Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,460kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,460kg.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 5120kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,460kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,460kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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