Head to head
Avant 640 vs Kubota U20
The Avant 640 has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 15kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Avant 640, Kubota U20. 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 15kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Kubota U20?
The Avant 640 has 15kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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