Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The SANY SY26U has 1kW more power and digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the SANY SY26U has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 13cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 has 1kW more power
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The SANY SY26U has 1kW more power and digs 13cm deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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