Head to head
JCB JS131LC vs SANY SY26U
The JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB JS131LC | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Max bucket tearout | 20,660lbf | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: JCB JS131LC, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 40kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
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 JCB JS131LC and the SANY SY26U?
The JCB JS131LC has 40kW more power. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.