Head to head
Avant 640 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Avant 640 has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Avant 640, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 14kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Avant 640 has 14kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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