Head to head
Avant 640 vs Kubota K008-3
The Avant 640 has 21kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 21kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 10.2PS |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 980kg |
Sources: Avant 640, Kubota K008-3. 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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Kubota K008-3?
The Avant 640 has 21kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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