Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Takeuchi TB225
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 260kg and digs 23cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 260kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 23cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2580 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 260kg
- you want one that digs 23cm deeper
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 →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Takeuchi TB225?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 260kg and digs 23cm deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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