Head to head
Avant 528 vs Kubota K008-5
The Avant 528 has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 7.6kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 975kg |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
Sources: Avant 528, Kubota K008-5. 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 11kW 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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Avant 528 has 11kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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