Head to head
Manitou MT 625 H vs SANY SY26U
The Manitou MT 625 H has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 625 H | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 75 hp (55.40 kW) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Maximum lift capacity | 5,512 lb | - |
| Maximum lift height | 19 ft 2 in | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 11 ft 2 in | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 41kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Manitou MT 625 H and the SANY SY26U?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 41kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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