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Avant 528 vs Wacker Neuson ET08

The Avant 528 has 9kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 528
Avant 528 - image: Avant Tecno
Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 528Wacker Neuson ET08
Engine power19 kW (26 hp)9.9 kW
Lifting capacity950 kg-
Lifting height2790 mm-
Weight1420 kg-
Breakout force-8.9 kN
Length-2,850 mm
Operating weight-1,029 to 1,115 kg
Dig depth-1,766 mm
Width-700 mm
Height-2,261 mm

Sources: Avant 528, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 ET08 if...

A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?

The Avant 528 has 9kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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