Head to head
Avant 640 vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 525-60 has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 55 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
| Operating weight | - | 5490 kg |
Sources: Avant 640, JCB 525-60. 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 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 525-60 has 27kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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