Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 27kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,418kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 27kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,418kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.37m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 42 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,418kg
- you want one that digs 1.37m (4.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 27kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,418kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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