Head to head
Avant 528 vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 55kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 55kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
Sources: Avant 528, Hitachi ZX135USB-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 ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 55kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 55kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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