Head to head
Avant 528 vs JCB 19C-1
The Avant 528 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 11.7 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1910 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2.81 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
Sources: Avant 528, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
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 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the JCB 19C-1?
The Avant 528 has 7kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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