The new 2026 SANY SY26U excavator is a compact hydraulic excavator designed for trenching, grading, digging, backfilling, landscaping, and utility work. Its size and operating weight make it suitable for job sites where access, maneuverability, and transport planning are important.

Powered by a Yanmar 3TNV80F engine rated at 19.4 hp, the SANY SY26U provides practical digging performance for residential construction, site preparation, drainage projects, and property maintenance. An operating weight of 6,085 lb supports transportability between projects, while 20.6 gpm of hydraulic flow serves the machine’s digging functions. A 9-gallon fuel tank supports routine job-site operation.

This compact excavator has a 6-foot 11-inch boom and a 4-foot 3-inch stick. It reaches a maximum dig depth of 9 feet 3 inches and a ground-level reach of 15 feet 11 inches. Bucket breakout force is rated at 6,274 lbf. The undercarriage includes 12-inch-wide tracks with 5 feet 1 inch of track length on the ground.

The SANY SY26U is well suited for general contractors, utility crews, landscapers, rental fleets, municipalities, agricultural operations, and excavation contractors. Common applications include foundation preparation, service-line trenches, drainage installation, grading, cleanup, and work around homes or commercial properties.