Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson ET35
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 893kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 893kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET35 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson ET35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 3,553 to 4,753 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 18.2 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,271 mm |
| Width | - | 1,630 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 ET35 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 893kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.
Full ET35 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson ET35?
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 893kg and has 4kW more power. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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