Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs SANY SY26U
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 839kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 839kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E35z has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 31cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 839kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 31cm (1ft) deeper
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Buy or hire the SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the SANY SY26U?
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 839kg and has 4kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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