Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 936kg and digs 22cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 936kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 22cm deeper.
- Engine power: the SANY SY26U has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 936kg
- you want one that digs 22cm deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 936kg and digs 22cm deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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