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SANY SY215C weight and specsExcavator

The SANY SY215C excavator has an operating weight of 51,919 lb (23,550 kg). For transport it is 31 ft 11 in long, 10 ft 5 in wide and 11 ft 1 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet

Operating weight: 51,919 lb23,550 kg23.6 t
Max dig depth: 21 ft 8 in (6.60 m)

Operating weight

51,919lb 23,550kg 23.55t

25.96 US tons, 23.55 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H: 31 ft 11 in × 10 ft 5 in × 11 ft 1 in
Data source: Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked: October 6, 2026

Hauling the SY215C

At 51,919 lb this machine travels on a lowboy behind a tractor, usually under an overweight permit. Loaded height is about 16 ft 1 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 14 ft 5 in on a 40 in step deck. It is wider than 8 ft 6 in, so it needs an oversize permit. Check truck and container options.

Machine

Weight (lb)

Length (in)

Width (in)

Height (in)

Height limit

Truck options
Trailer	Deck height	Loaded height	Result

Container options (inside size and door)
Container	Fits through the door?	Fits inside?

U.S. federal limits: 102 in (8 ft 6 in) wide and 80,000 lb gross on the Interstate. Height limits are set by each state. Deck heights are typical; check with the carrier. Container sizes are typical inside dimensions; leave room for lashing.

Full specifications

Weight
Operating weight	51,919 lb (23,550 kg)

Transport dimensions
Length	31 ft 11 in (9.73 m)
Width	10 ft 5 in (3.17 m)
Height	11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)
Track shoe width	31.5 in (800 mm)

Engine
Engine	Cummins QSB6.7

Digging
Max dig depth	21 ft 8 in (6.60 m)
Bucket breakout force	28,551 lbf (127.0 kN)

Note: Power is SANY’s gross rating (163.6 hp, 122 kW).

How it compares

The SANY SY215C next to the closest excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.

Excavators: operating weight

Caterpillar 320 49,800 lb22,589 kg22.6 t
SANY SY215C 51,919 lb23,550 kg23.6 t
John Deere 210 P-Tier 51,940 lb23,560 kg23.6 t
Komatsu PC210LC-11 53,265 lb24,161 kg24.2 t
Caterpillar 330 69,200 lb31,389 kg31.4 t
SANY SY365H 79,366 lb36,000 kg36.0 t
Komatsu PC360LC-11 80,547 lb36,536 kg36.5 t
John Deere 350 P-Tier 80,985 lb36,734 kg36.7 t

Similar excavators

Caterpillar 320	49,800 lb22,589 kg22.6 t	9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
SANY SY215C	51,919 lb23,550 kg23.6 t	10 ft 5 in	11 ft 1 in
John Deere 210 P-Tier	51,940 lb23,560 kg23.6 t	10 ft 6 in	9 ft 11 in
Komatsu PC210LC-11	53,265 lb24,161 kg24.2 t	10 ft 1 in	10 ft
Caterpillar 330	69,200 lb31,389 kg31.4 t	11 ft 2 in	10 ft 1 in
SANY SY365H	79,366 lb36,000 kg36 t	10 ft 6 in	11 ft 8 in
Komatsu PC360LC-11	80,547 lb36,536 kg36.5 t	11 ft 3 in	10 ft 9 in
John Deere 350 P-Tier	80,985 lb36,734 kg36.7 t	11 ft 2 in	10 ft 9 in

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Common questions

How much does the SANY SY215C weigh?

Operating weight: 51,919 lb (23,550 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

How big is the SANY SY215C?

Transport length 31 ft 11 in, transport width 10 ft 5 in, transport height 11 ft 1 in.

What trailer do I need to haul a SANY SY215C?

One with a payload rating above 51,919 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments.

Do I need a CDL to haul a SANY SY215C?

For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 51,919 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.

Sources and verification

Checked October 6, 2026 against:

SANY America SY215C spec sheet HEXPS22SY215C001 - sanyamerica.comManufacturer

Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.