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Avant 640 vs Bobcat E10z

The Avant 640 has 21kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 640
Avant 640 - image: Avant Tecno
Bobcat E10z
Bobcat E10z - image: bobcat.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 640Bobcat E10z
Engine power28 kW (37,5 hp)7.5 kW
Lifting capacity1100 kg-
Lifting height2835 mm-
Weight1590 kg-
Operating weight-1,176 kg
Dig depth-1,820 mm
Retracted track width-71 cm

Sources: Avant 640, Bobcat E10z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 640 if...

  • you want one that has 21kW more power

An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.

Full 640 specifications →

Buy or hire the E10z if...

The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.

Full E10z specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Bobcat E10z?

The Avant 640 has 21kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator.

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