Head to head
Avant 640 vs Bobcat E17z
The Avant 640 has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 18kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Bobcat E17z | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 10.1kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1712kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2230mm |
| Breakout force | - | 11.92kN |
Sources: Avant 640, Bobcat E17z. 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 18kW 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 E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm 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
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Bobcat E17z?
The Avant 640 has 18kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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