Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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The Caterpillar D5 LGP is a low ground pressure crawler dozer designed for grading, dozing, and site preparation on soft or unstable terrain. Built on Caterpillar's D5 platform, the LGP configuration uses wider tracks to reduce ground pressure and improve flotation in mud, sand, wetlands, and other sensitive surfaces. It is commonly used in construction, land clearing, road building, and utility work where traction and surface protection are important. The machine typically features a hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain, a dozer blade, and Caterpillar undercarriage components engineered for durability, control, and productivity in demanding earthmoving applications.
| Engine Power | 170.00 hp (126.77 kw) — Starting 2019 Model Year |
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| Engine Type | Cat C7.1 — Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Weight | 42,263.00 lbs (19,170.20 kg) — Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Height | 10.50 ft (3.20 m) |
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| Length | 20.25 ft (6.17 m) |
| Weight | 42,858.00 lbs (19,440.09 kg) |
| Width | 9.83 ft (3.00 m) |