Head to head
Liebherr L556 XPower vs SANY SY26U
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Liebherr L556 XPower | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 19,600 - 21,600 kg | 2,660 kg |
| Tipping load | 9,300 - 13,750 kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 | - |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | 183 kW / 249 HP | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Liebherr L556 XPower, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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.
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What is the difference between the Liebherr L556 XPower and the SANY SY26U?
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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