Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 863kg and digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 863kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 863kg
- you want one that digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 863kg and digs 49cm (1.5ft) deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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