Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs SANY SY26U
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,040kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,040kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 2,660 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,040kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the SANY SY26U?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,040kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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