Head to head
Avant 640 vs Kubota U10
The Avant 640 has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Avant 640, Kubota U10. 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 20kW 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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Kubota U10?
The Avant 640 has 20kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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