Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,095kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,095kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.08m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 45.5 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,095kg
- you want one that digs 1.08m (3.5ft) 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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,095kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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