The official model specification lists ground-pressure configurations of 26/30 kPa, distinguishing this variant from the standard D170. XCMG describes hydrodynamic transmission, electronic gear shifting and hydraulic pilot control of the blade. These functions support the operator's control of material movement while the low-ground-pressure platform addresses how the machine's weight is distributed on the surface.

Soft-ground preparation, fill spreading and water-conservancy earthwork are useful applications to evaluate. The actual ground investigation and selected track and blade configuration should guide the choice. The D170LGP is most useful when its ground-contact characteristics answer a specific site requirement rather than simply serving as an alternative to a standard dozer.