Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z vs SANY SY26U
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 25kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 25kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2685 kg | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.06 cubic meter | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HX25A Z if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 25kg
A zero tailswing 2.5 tonne digger for landscaping, drainage and building work close to walls and fences. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a compact machine still needs to dig a full-depth trench.
Full HX25A Z 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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z and the SANY SY26U?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 25kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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