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Avant 528 vs Hitachi ZX130LCN-7

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 55kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 528
Avant 528 - image: Avant Tecno
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 528Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Engine power19 kW (26 hp)74kW
Lifting capacity950 kg-
Lifting height2790 mm-
Weight1420 kg-
Operating weight-14,100 - 16,300kg
Dig depth-5,310 - 5,800mm

Sources: Avant 528, Hitachi ZX130LCN-7. 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 ZX130LCN-7 if...

  • you want one that has 55kW more power

Aimed at groundworkers and civils contractors who want a mid-size machine with the extra stability of a long-track (LCN) undercarriage. It suits drainage, footings and utility work on soft or made-up ground where a standard-width excavator would struggle.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 55kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.

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