Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs SANY SY26U
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,070kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,070kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,070kg
- you want one that has 28kW more power
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the SANY SY26U?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,070kg and has 28kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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