John Deere 26G vs SANY SY26U
The SANY SY26U is 305 lb (5%) heavier than the John Deere 26G: 6,085 lb (2,760 kg) versus 5,780 lb (2,622 kg).
John Deere 26G
Operating weight
5,780lb 2,622kg 2.62t
2.89 US tons, 2.62 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 13 ft 9 in × 4 ft 11 in × 8 ft
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
SANY SY26U
Operating weight
6,085lb 2,760kg 2.76t
3.04 US tons, 2.76 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 14 ft 1 in × 5 ft 1 in × 8 ft
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 26G | SANY SY26U |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,780 lb (2,620 kg) | 6,085 lb (2,760 kg) |
| Weight basis | canopy, standard arm (1.17 m); cab = 6,110 lb (2,770 kg) | single published value (cab/canopy not specified) |
| Ground pressure | 3.6 psi (24.8 kPa) | 3.7 psi (25.5 kPa) |
| Length | 13 ft 9 in (4.19 m) | 14 ft 1 in (4.29 m) |
| Width | 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m) | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) |
| Height | 8 ft (2.44 m) | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width / blade width 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m) | transport width 5 ft 1 in (1,550 mm) |
| Track shoe width | 12 in (305 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV80F | Yanmar 3TNV80F |
| Power (as published) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) | 19.4 hp (14.5 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
| Max reach | 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m) | – |
| Bucket breakout force | 4,994 lbf (22.2 kN) | 6,274 lbf (27.9 kN) |
| Tail swing | Reduced (compact radius) | Zero tail swing |
| Max reach at ground | – | 15 ft 11 in (4.85 m) |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the John Deere 26G or the SANY SY26U?
The SANY SY26U is 305 lb (5%) heavier than the John Deere 26G: 6,085 lb (2,760 kg) versus 5,780 lb (2,622 kg).
Which is narrower?
The John Deere 26G is narrower: 4 ft 11 in versus 5 ft 1 in.