Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs SANY SY26U
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,485kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,485kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 2,660 kg |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Manitou MT933, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,485kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
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 MT933 and the SANY SY26U?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,485kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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