Head to head
Kubota U10 vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 1,460kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 1,460kg.
- Engine power: the SANY SY26U has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,460kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
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 U10 and the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 1,460kg and has 7kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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