Head to head
Avant 528 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Avant 528 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 9.9 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
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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