Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 880kg and digs 23cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 880kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 23cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2,810 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 880kg
- you want one that digs 23cm deeper
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 Kubota KX019-4 and the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 880kg and digs 23cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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