Head to head
Avant 528 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Avant 528, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Avant 528 has 5kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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