Head to head
Avant 528 vs JCB 3T-2
The Avant 528 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 18.9 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Operating weight | - | 2345 kg |
Sources: Avant 528, JCB 3T-2. 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 0kW 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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the JCB 3T-2?
The Avant 528 has 0kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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