The 2026 SANY SY16C excavator is a compact machine designed for trenching, grading, excavation, landscaping, and utility work in space-constrained areas. Its size makes it well suited for residential construction, site preparation, property maintenance, and other jobs requiring controlled digging performance.

With an operating weight of 4,023 lb, the SANY SY16C offers practical transportability between job sites. A 7 ft 9 in dig depth and 13 ft 1 in ground-level reach support common trenching and material-handling tasks, while 3,732 lbf of bucket breakout force provides digging capability for compact excavation projects.

Power comes from a Yanmar 3TNV80F engine rated at 18.2 hp. The excavator has a 5 ft 11 in boom, 3 ft 8 in stick, 9 in tracks, and 4 ft track length on the ground. Its hydraulic system provides 19 gpm of total flow, and the fuel tank holds 5.3 gallons.

This compact excavator is a practical choice for general contractors, landscapers, utility crews, rental fleets, municipalities, and property maintenance operations. It fits projects involving drainage work, foundation preparation, small-scale demolition, trench excavation, grading, and confined-access digging.