Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 805kg and digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 805kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 3245 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 805kg
- you want one that digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 805kg and digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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