Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 305kg and digs 9cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 305kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 9cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2,722 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 305kg
- you want one that digs 9cm 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 305kg and digs 9cm deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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