Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs SANY SY26U
The Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,611kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,611kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that has 22kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,611kg
- you want one that digs 62cm (2ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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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.
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What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the SANY SY26U?
The Bobcat E55z has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,611kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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