Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 1,631kg and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 1,631kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the SANY SY26U has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,631kg
- you want one that digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 5kW more power
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 1,631kg and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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