Head to head
Avant 528 vs Bobcat E17z
The Avant 528 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Bobcat E17z | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 10.1kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1712kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2230mm |
| Breakout force | - | 11.92kN |
Sources: Avant 528, Bobcat E17z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Bobcat E17z?
The Avant 528 has 9kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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