Head to head
Avant 528 vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar D6N has 105kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 105kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
| Engine | - | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
Sources: Avant 528, Caterpillar D6N. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
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 D6N if...
- you want one that has 105kW more power
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Caterpillar D6N?
The Caterpillar D6N has 105kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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