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Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Hitachi ZX225US-7

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

D6T LGP
Caterpillar D6T LGP
Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6T LGPHitachi ZX225US-7
Operating weight50,968lb (23,119kg)24,800 - 29,100kg
EngineCat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross-
Blade capacity4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall-
Ground pressure6.4psi-
Dig depth-6,120mm
Engine power-128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)

Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Hitachi ZX225US-7. 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.

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Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...

For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.

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Full ZX225US-7 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?

The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.

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