Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 205kg and digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 205kg.
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 205kg
- you want one that digs 1cm 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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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.
Full EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 205kg and digs 1cm deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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