Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,965kg and has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,965kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 41kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 2.16m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 55.4 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,965kg
- you want one that has 41kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.16m (7ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,965kg and has 41kW more power. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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