Head to head
Avant 640 vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
Sources: Avant 640, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
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 ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 46kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 46kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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