Head to head
Avant 528 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Avant 528 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 528 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Avant 528, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 5kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Avant 528 has 5kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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