Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 215kg and digs 3cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 215kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 2875 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2835 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Takeuchi TB230. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 215kg
- you want one that digs 3cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 215kg and digs 3cm deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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