Head to head
Avant 640 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 85kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 85kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Avant 640, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 85kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 85kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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