Head to head
Kubota U20 vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the SANY SY26U has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Kubota U20, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that has 1kW 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 U20 and the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U has 1kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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