Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs SANY SY26U
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,770kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,770kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,770kg
- you want one that has 28kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 ZX85USB-6 and the SANY SY26U?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,770kg and has 28kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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