Head to head
Avant 528 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Avant 528, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 36kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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