Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,891kg and has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,891kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 40kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.63m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 55 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,891kg
- you want one that has 40kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.63m (8.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,891kg and has 40kW more power. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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