Head to head
Avant 528 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Avant 528 has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 11.3kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,700kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
Sources: Avant 528, Kubota U17-3a. 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 8kW 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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Avant 528 has 8kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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