Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 415kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 415kg.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 415kg
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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 415kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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