Head to head
Avant 640 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Avant 640, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 27kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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