Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power. The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 960kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power.
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 960kg.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 960kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 98kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power. The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 960kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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