Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 388kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 388kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 388kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 388kW more power. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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