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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs SANY SY26U

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,031kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
SANY SY26U
SANY SY26U - image: SANY America

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FSANY SY26U
Operating weight5,691kg2,660 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm
Dig depth-2,810 mm
Transport width-1,550 mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 40kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,031kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F 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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the SANY SY26U?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,031kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.

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