Head to head
Avant 640 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Avant 640, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Avant 640 has 14kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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