Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs SANY SY26U
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 2,660 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 35kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV 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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the SANY SY26U?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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