Head to head
Avant 528 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 40.5PS |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4775kg |
Sources: Avant 528, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 has 11kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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