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Avant 528 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 86kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 528
Avant 528 - image: Avant Tecno
Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 528Hitachi ZX145W-6
Engine power19 kW (26 hp)105kW (ISO14396)
Lifting capacity950 kg-
Lifting height2790 mm-
Weight1420 kg-
Operating weight-15,000 - 17,200kg
Dig depth-5,520 - 5,770mm

Sources: Avant 528, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that has 86kW more power

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 86kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.

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