Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 219kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,040kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 219kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,040kg.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that has 219kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,040kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 219kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,040kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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