Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs SANY SY26U
The Kubota KX030-4 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 3kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 130kg
- you want one that digs 6cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 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 Kubota KX030-4 and the SANY SY26U?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 130kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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