Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Hitachi ZX220W-5B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 21,400 - 24,000kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Engine power | - | 122kW |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.
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