Head to head
Avant 528 vs Kubota KX016-4
The Avant 528 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Avant 528, Kubota KX016-4. 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 9kW 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 KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Avant 528 has 9kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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