Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 265kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 265kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 265kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 265kW more power. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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