Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 775kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 775kg.
- Engine power: the SANY SY26U has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1885 kg | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 12.1 kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.04 cubic meter | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HX19A if...
A small mini excavator for garden work, patios, drainage runs and small trenches where machine width and transport weight matter. It suits domestic groundworkers and hire fleets that stock a 1.5 to 2 tonne digger.
Full HX19A specifications →Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 775kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A and the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 775kg and has 3kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A is a 1.9 tonne mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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