SANY
SY26U
a 2.6 tonne mini excavator
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
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.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the SY26U is the Kubota U27-4.
Looking for one?
Most companies carry several makes and advertise none of them. Find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
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