Head to head
Avant 528 vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 42.4kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
Sources: Avant 528, Hitachi ZX85USB-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 ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that has 23kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 23kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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