Head to head
Avant 640 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Avant 640 has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Avant 640, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 13kW 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Avant 640 has 13kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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