Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The SANY SY26U digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the SANY SY26U digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 digs 1cm deeper
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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the SANY SY26U and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The SANY SY26U digs 1cm deeper. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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