SANY SY50U vs Yanmar ViO55-6A
The Yanmar ViO55-6A is 143 lb (1%) heavier than the SANY SY50U: 11,850 lb (5,375 kg) versus 11,707 lb (5,310 kg).
SANY SY50U
Operating weight
11,707lb 5,310kg 5.31t
5.85 US tons, 5.31 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 17 ft 8 in × 6 ft 5 in × 8 ft 5 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Yanmar ViO55-6A
Operating weight
11,850lb 5,375kg 5.38t
5.93 US tons, 5.38 metric tonnes
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | SANY SY50U | Yanmar ViO55-6A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 11,707 lb (5,310 kg) | 11,850 lb (5,380 kg) |
| Weight basis | cab; canopy published as 5,210 kg / 11,406 lb | canopy, rubber track; canopy steel 11,916 lb (5.41 t); cab rubber 12,247 lb (5.55 t); cab steel 12,313 lb (5.58 t) |
| Ground pressure | 4.4 psi (30.3 kPa) | 4.17 psi (28.8 kPa) |
| Length | 17 ft 8 in (5.38 m) | – |
| Width | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) | – |
| Width basis | transport (track) width 6 ft 5 in (1,960 mm) | blade width 6 ft 6 in (1,970 mm) |
| Track shoe width | 16 in (406 mm) | – |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV86CT | Yanmar 4TNV86CT-PBV |
| Power (as published) | 45.2 hp (33.7 kW) | 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 11 ft 3 in (3.43 m) | 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) |
| Max reach at ground | 19 ft 3 in (5.87 m) | – |
| Bucket breakout force | 8,273 lbf (36.8 kN) | 9,419 lbf (41.9 kN) |
| Tail swing | Zero tail swing | Zero tail swing |
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 SANY SY50U or the Yanmar ViO55-6A?
The Yanmar ViO55-6A is 143 lb (1%) heavier than the SANY SY50U: 11,850 lb (5,375 kg) versus 11,707 lb (5,310 kg).
Which is narrower?
The SANY SY50U is narrower: 6 ft 5 in versus 6 ft 6 in.