Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 70kg. The Kubota U27-4 digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 70kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2,810 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 70kg
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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 70kg. The Kubota U27-4 digs 1cm deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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