Head to head
Avant 640 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 252kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 252kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Avant 640, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 252kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 252kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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