Head to head
Avant 528 vs SANY SY26U
The Avant 528 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Avant 528, SANY SY26U. 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 4kW 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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the SANY SY26U?
The Avant 528 has 4kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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