Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,369kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,369kg.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,369kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,369kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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