Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 320kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,825kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 320kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 2,825kg.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 320kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,825kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 320kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,825kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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