Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar D5 LGP is a crawler dozer designed for grading, dozing, and site preparation in soft or low-ground-pressure conditions. The LGP, or Low Ground Pressure, configuration uses wider tracks to reduce ground pressure and improve flotation on wet, muddy, or sensitive terrain. As part of Caterpillar's D5 dozer line, it is commonly used in construction, land clearing, road building, utility work, and general earthmoving. The machine typically features a hydrostatic transmission, blade control systems, and a reinforced undercarriage for traction and durability. The Caterpillar D5 LGP is suited to applications requiring stability, maneuverability, and reduced surface disturbance.
| Engine Power hp (kW) | 170 (127) — Starting 2019 Model Year |
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| Engine Type | Cat C7.1 — Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 42,263 (19,170) — Starting 2019 Model Year |