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Komatsu PC210LC-11 vs SANY SY26U

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 20,580kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11
SANY SY26U
SANY SY26U - image: SANY America

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC210LC-11SANY SY26U
Operating weight23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)2,660 kg
Engine power165 (HP); 123 (kW)14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm
Bucket capacity0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)-
Dig depth-2,810 mm
Transport width-1,550 mm

Sources: Komatsu PC210LC-11, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,580kg

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 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 Komatsu PC210LC-11 and the SANY SY26U?

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 20,580kg. The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading.; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.

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