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Avant 528 vs Kubota U36-4

The Avant 528 has 1kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 528
Avant 528 - image: Avant Tecno
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 528Kubota U36-4
Engine power19 kW (26 hp)17.8 kw
Lifting capacity950 kg-
Lifting height2790 mm-
Weight1420 kg-
Operating weight-3755 kg
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm

Sources: Avant 528, Kubota U36-4. 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 1kW 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 U36-4 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Kubota U36-4?

The Avant 528 has 1kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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