Tough and capable, the SANY SY26U short-tail-swing mini excavator is made to bring big performance to narrow and confined spaces. 

Featuring a FOPS/ROPS certified cab, operators can enjoy a comfortable cockpit while taking on earth-moving and road-building projects in any conditions. Its lightweight design and compact form make it versatile in the field, and easy access to important maintenance points helps reduce maintenance time so you can crush deadlines.

Zero tail swing radius and independent boom swing allow operation in extremely confined spaces. The independently developed intelligent control system matches pump output to available engine power for greater hydraulic system efficiency and lower fuel consumptionrite a description for this tab and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, if you are using tabs to show different services, write about what makes each service unique. If you are using tabs to display restaurant items, write about what makes a specific dish particularly worthwhile or delicious.

Everyone’s favorite mini, the SY35U packs powerful lift and dig performance in a compact design. 

SANY’s outfitted this excavator with all the standard features you need and none of the over-engineered features that squeeze your wallet. With independent boom swing and a true zero tail swing, you can work against obstructions, avoid traffic disruption, and maneuver in tight spaces. In addition, you’ll have the versatility to run a wide variety of powered attachments from buckets to breakers, as well as thumbs and quick couplers.

Sany has also optimized logistics by making the SY35U trailer-ready with clear and intuitive tie-down points to ensure safety during transport. 

Your investment is protected every step of the way, from outstanding reliability to the industry’s strongest standard warranty.

• Powerful and reliable Yanmar engine
• Independent boom swing and true zero tail swing
• Load Sensing Hydraulic with Pilot Controls and ISO/SAE Pattern Change
• Independently developed intelligent control system matches pump output to available engine power for greater hydraulic system efficiency and lower fuel consumption
• Spacious cab with improved visibility and proportional controls
• Cylinder guards to increase uptime and mitigate the risk of damage
• Pre-plumbed auxiliary lines and thumb-ready
• Bright LED lighting for safety during night work
• Bluetooth

Everyone’s favorite mini, the SY35U packs powerful lift and dig performance in a compact design. 

SANY’s outfitted this excavator with all the standard features you need and none of the over-engineered features that squeeze your wallet. With independent boom swing and a true zero tail swing, you can work against obstructions, avoid traffic disruption, and maneuver in tight spaces. In addition, you’ll have the versatility to run a wide variety of powered attachments from buckets to breakers, as well as thumbs and quick couplers.

Sany has also optimized logistics by making the SY35U trailer-ready with clear and intuitive tie-down points to ensure safety during transport. The cab model is outfitted with heat and air to keep operators comfortable year-round. Your investment is protected every step of the way, from outstanding reliability to the industry’s strongest standard warranty.

• Powerful and reliable Yanmar engine
• Independent boom swing and true zero tail swing
• Load Sensing Hydraulic with Pilot Controls and ISO/SAE Pattern Change
• Independently developed intelligent control system matches pump output to available engine power for greater hydraulic system efficiency and lower fuel consumption
• Spacious cab with improved visibility and proportional controls
• Cylinder guards to increase uptime and mitigate the risk of damage
• Pre-plumbed auxiliary lines and thumb-ready
• Bright LED lighting for safety during night work
• Bluetooth

Made to work where you have work to do, SANY’s SY50U compact excavator offers a range of benefits to tackle your projects. With a zero-tail swing radius and independent boom swing, it’s built to work in tight spaces, while the selectable work modes help to deliver power where it’s needed and optimize fuel use. Designed with easy access to service points to reduce downtime for scheduled maintenance, work faster, smarter and efficiently with the SY50U.

• The tier 4 final power plant, advanced SLSS hydraulic system, optimal power control and work mode selection improve speed and power while reducing fuel consumption
• Zero tail swing radius and independent boom swing allow operation in extremely confined spaces. This allows operation in locations that were previously inaccessible
• Easily accessible service points and a detachable radiator screen are among the features that make scheduled maintenance more convenient

The SY60C is ready to get to work. Featuring a durable design to take on rough working conditions and a powerful and robust powertrain to deliver a long working life, this excavator is made for difficult jobs in narrow and confined spaces. Using an optimized, load-sensing hydraulics system, the SY60C offers improved operating efficiency of up to 5% and as much as a 10% increase in fuel efficiency. Get a machine that saves you both time and money with the SY60C.

• Powerful, robust and reliable powertrain & hydraulic components for long life in the most demanding applications
• Optimized load sensing hydraulics improve operating efficiency by up to 5% and fuel efficiency by up to 10%
• Easily accessible service points and a detachable radiator screen are among the features that make scheduled maintenance more convenient
• Short swing radius and independent boom swing allow operation in extremely confined spaces. This allows operation in locations that were previously inaccessible.
• The tier 4 final power plant, advanced SLSS hydraulic system, optimal power control and work mode selection improve speed and power while reducing fuel consumption

So, why all the fuss about compact equipment? Well, it comes down to a number of factors, including cost, utility, transportation, dealer network and parts availability. Perhaps the biggest influencer here is cost. As with typical markets, growing demand inspires increased competition, which leads to competitive pricing. More OEMs are looking for ways to make it easier to buy their equipment, and that’s good news for buyers and dealers alike.

A big change when it comes to competition is the decline in brand loyalty, as the traditional giants of the equipment industry are losing their grip on the average buyer. According to Tito Sosa, Product Manager for SANY America, “Cost is a huge motivator. More and more small equipment buyers are realizing the value and incentives that are offered by emerging brands and opting to invest where they have more influence.”

Running a close second to cost, utility is a big driver behind the surge in compact equipment. These machines are incredibly handy and can do a lot in a limited space. Take the SANY 35U, a mini excavator with an operating weight of 3.5 tons, dig depth of 10’ 2” and gross power of 24.4 HP. This 3.5-ton excavator is the “best-selling size in the U.S. and the machine to watch,” says Sosa. With a limited tail swing radius and independent boom swing, the 35U is optimized for utility in extremely tight configurations. It balances power with smoothness, versatility and fuel efficiency.

The agility and versatility of compact equipment is driving demand across audience segments. The construction and landscaping industries are big influencers in the market, finding equipment that can work in formerly unworkable spaces. Meanwhile, DIY-savvy homeowners have discovered that the equipment fits in their garage, and rental companies are capitalizing on equipment that is easily transported, is easy to operate and can achieve a lot at a daily rate.

Transportability is another popular feature of compact equipment. Because DOT regulations limit non-commercial vehicles to 10,000 lbs., equipment like the SANY SY16U-SY35U can be hauled by anyone with a heavy-duty truck and trailer. This is a huge benefit for landscapers, utility companies, residential construction companies, equipment rental companies or any user who has the means to tow their own equipment.

The growth of compact equipment and the changing user experience are having an impact on maintenance as more users are looking to service their equipment themselves. Smaller equipment means smaller parts, and smaller parts are easier to repair and replace. They’re also easier to ship and sell. As more and more buyers look to compact equipment to fill their needs, they are also looking for dealer networks and parts availability to maintain that equipment.

We can’t talk about parts without talking about the influence of globalization on the equipment industry. The availability of high-quality components and equipment from around the world has helped accelerate innovation, accessibility and affordability of compact equipment. As Sosa puts it, “The question is not about whether globalization is good or bad. Globalization is here. It’s ubiquitous in the equipment industry. The real question to ask is what brands are doing to make the most of globalization.”

SANY, for example, is one of the top four manufacturers of construction equipment in the world. If you consider the engineering expertise and operational efficiency that a company like SANY has to offer and merge that with the nimble responsiveness of SANY America, you get a company that is working every angle to make its equipment easy to buy.

For those operators, dealers and homeowners that are still reading, here’s where we give you some friendly advice. Considering the steady upward trajectory of compact equipment, it’s a great time to invest in the future of this growing industry. If you’re an operator, it’s time to get in the seat and experience these job-site multitaskers. If you’re a rental dealer, consider the growing demand that you can tap into. And if you’ve got yard projects that need major muscle, make room in the garage. Whoever you are and whatever your needs, SANY has the right machine for you.