Used Sany Excavators Specs
Welcome to Shanghai Yonggong Trading Co., Ltd., your direct source and premier global export partner for certified used Sany excavators. As the heavy machinery landscape evolves, Sany Heavy Industry has rapidly ascended to become one of the most dominant and respected equipment manufacturers on the planet. For contractors across North America, and massive infrastructure developers in Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico, Sany represents a paradigm shift: the ability to acquire world-class, heavy-duty excavation power at a radically accessible capital price point.
Because Yong Gong operates directly out of Shanghai, China—the industrial heartland of Sany’s manufacturing—we are uniquely positioned to source the highest quality, low-hour used Sany machinery before it hits the broader international market. By procuring a certified used Sany excavator through our ISO9001-2000 compliant export channels, you secure an asset that delivers an unmatched Return on Investment (ROI) without sacrificing an ounce of breakout force or reliability.
Understanding Sany Specifications: Operating Weight and Transport Logistics
When analyzing the technical specifications of our Sany inventory, from a nimble SY50U to a massive SY485H, interpreting the data correctly is vital for your site planning. In the heavy equipment sector, an excavator’s operating weight is strictly a measurement of the machine’s static mass.
Operating weight is your primary logistical metric. It dictates your heavy-haul trailer requirements, highway bridge weight compliance, and the machine’s ground bearing pressure when tracking across soft soil or steep mining gradients. It is a common mistake to equate weight directly with digging speed. A Sany excavator’s true earthmoving capability is generated by the synergy of its premium engine torque and high-flow hydraulic systems. Keeping this distinction clear ensures you procure a machine that is legally transportable by your existing fleet while perfectly matching your daily production targets.
Explore Our Certified Used Sany Inventory
Review our real-time selection of premium Sany “SY” series excavators below. If a listing indicates “Consult” in the pricing column, please contact our export division. As a global supplier, this tag means we need to calculate custom international ocean freight (such as RoRo, Flat Rack, or Containerized shipping) to provide you with a highly accurate, delivered quote to your exact destination port.
| Used Excavator Image | Excavator Title | Excavator Brand | Excavator Class | Operating Weight | Engine Model & Net Power | Max Dig Depth | Bucket Capacity | Transport Dimensions: Length, Width, Height | Applications | Working Hours | Production Year | Price | Compare |
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 | Used Sany SY485H Excavator | Sany | Large | 49 T | Diesel Engine 364 HP | 8.5 m | 2.18 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Mining - Mining & Quarry Excavation Quarrying - Mining & Quarry Excavation | 700 H | 2021 | $80,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY365H-9 Excavator | Sany | Large | 37 T | Diesel Engine 274 HP | 8.5 m | 1.64 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Utilities - Oil & Gas Pipeline Trenching | 800 H | 2021 | $60,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY335H-9 Excavator | Sany | Large | 33 T | Diesel Engine 251 HP | 8.5 m | 1.51 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Demolition - Demolition & Waste Removal | 600 H | 2021 | $55,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY265C Excavator | Sany | Medium | 27 T | Diesel Engine 199 HP | 7.9 m | 1.19 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Dredging - River & Canal Dredging Agriculture - Large Animal Burial Service Forestry - Large Animal Burial Service | 700 H | 2021 | $43,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY245 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 184 HP | 7.6 m | 1.1 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Storm Detention Vaults Demolition - Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1000 H | 2021 | $42,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY235-9 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 24 T | Diesel Engine 176 HP | 7.5 m | 1.06 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Storm Detention Vaults Demolition - Scrap Yard Material Handling | 900 H | 2021 | $41,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY215 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 21 T | Diesel Engine 161 HP | 7.2 m | 0.97 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork - Highway Embankment & Road Grading - Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 700 H | 2021 | $40,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY135C-8 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 13.5 T | Diesel Engine 101 HP | 5.8 m | 0.61 m³ | 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.8 m | Utilities - Trench Digging & Side Sewe | 2800 H | 2018 | $20,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY155C Excavator | Sany | Medium | 15.5 T | Diesel Engine 116 HP | 6.2 m | 0.7 m³ | 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.8 m | Utilities - Main Water Lines & Fire Main | 800 H | 2021 | $32,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY135C Excavator | Sany | Medium | 13.5 T | Diesel Engine 101 HP | 5.8 m | 0.61 m³ | 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.8 m | Utilities - Trench Digging & Side Sewe | 1000 H | 2021 | $30,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY125-9C Excavator | Sany | Medium | 12.5 T | Diesel Engine 94 HP | 5.6 m | 0.56 m³ | 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.8 m | Utilities - Septic Tank Decommissioning | 1100 H | 2021 | $25,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY95C Excavator | Sany | Mini | 9.5 T | Diesel Engine 713 HP | 8.5 m | 4.28 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Roadwork - Gravel / Concrete / Asphalt Driveways | 800 H | 2021 | $25,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY75C Excavator | Sany | Mini | 7.5 T | Diesel Engine 563 HP | 8.5 m | 3.38 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Roadwork - Gravel / Concrete / Asphalt Driveways | 500 H | 2021 | $21,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY60C Excavator | Sany | Mini | 6 T | Diesel Engine 450 HP | 8.5 m | 2.7 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Landscaping - Blackberry Bush Removal | 500 H | 2021 | $15,000 | |
 | Used Sany SY205C-9 Excavator | Sany | Medium | 20.5 T | Diesel Engine 154 HP | 7 m | 0.92 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork - Highway Embankment & Road Grading - Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1400 H | 2020 | $28,000 |
The Sany Engineering Advantage: World-Class Components
The secret to Sany’s global dominance and exceptional reliability lies in their manufacturing philosophy. Sany machines are renowned for integrating the absolute best internal components from around the world into their heavily reinforced, robotically welded steel frames. When you buy a used Sany, you are acquiring a globally sourced powerhouse.
- Premium Global Powerplants: Sany does not cut corners on horsepower. The vast majority of their medium and large export excavators are powered by industry-legendary engines from Cummins, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi. These engines are globally celebrated for their massive low-end torque, bulletproof reliability, and strict compliance with international emissions standards.
- Kawasaki and Rexroth Hydraulics: The heartbeat of a Sany excavator’s digging speed is its hydraulic system. Sany consistently utilizes main pumps and control valves from top-tier manufacturers like Kawasaki (Japan) and Bosch Rexroth (Germany). This ensures that the hydraulic flow is perfectly smooth, highly responsive to multi-function joystick commands, and capable of enduring thousands of hours of high-pressure cycling.
- DOMCS Intelligent Control: Sany’s Dynamic Optimization Matching Control System (DOMCS) acts as the brain of the machine. This intelligent electronic system continuously monitors hydraulic demand and perfectly matches it to engine output. The result is a dramatic reduction in fuel consumption—often saving up to 15% more fuel compared to older competing models—without any loss of breakout force.
- Reinforced Structural Durability: Sany heavily targets the mining and heavy construction sectors. Consequently, their booms and dipper sticks are manufactured with high-strength steel plates and feature reinforced casting at high-stress pivot points. The X-frame undercarriages are widened and reinforced to withstand severe torsional stress in harsh, rocky environments.
Sany Application Guide: Navigating the “SY” and “H” Series
To assist your procurement team in selecting the perfect machine, it is essential to understand Sany’s model designations. Sany categorizes its excavators under the “SY” prefix, with the suffix denoting the machine’s intended application.
1. The Compact Utility Class: Sany SY35U to SY75C
Operating in the 3.5 to 7.5-ton range, these mini and compact excavators are built for restricted-space agility. The “U” designation (like the SY50U) indicates a Zero Tail Swing or ultra-short radius design. These are the ultimate machines for North American utility contractors, urban landscapers, and residential plumbers who must excavate against existing foundations or within single lane closures without risking counterweight collisions.
2. The Earthmoving Standard: Sany SY215C and SY265C
The medium-duty “C” (Construction) class is the workhorse of the general construction industry. Ranging from 21 to 26 tons, models like the widely popular Sany SY215C provide an incredible balance of transportability and raw digging depth. Powered by robust Cummins engines, these units are the industry standard for basement foundation excavation, highway embankment grading, storm detention vault construction, and large-scale residential dirt removal.
3. The Heavy Extraction “H” Series: Sany SY365H to SY500H
When the application demands extreme durability and continuous rock extraction, Sany’s “H” (Heavy-Duty) series takes over. Models such as the Sany SY365H, SY485H, and SY500H—weighing between 36 and 50 tons—are engineered specifically for the most punishing environments on earth. Featuring heavily reinforced rock booms, severe-duty undercarriages, and massive bucket capacities (often exceeding 2.0 cubic meters), these giants are highly sought after for primary rock quarrying, deep oil and gas pipeline trenching, and aggressive mining operations across the Americas.
Yong Gong’s Stringent Sany Quality Assurance Protocol
Because Sany integrates components from multiple global manufacturers, our Shanghai-based technical team executes a highly specialized, 3C-certified inspection process before any used Sany is approved for international export.
We rigorously test the DOMCS electronic integration to ensure the Kawasaki hydraulic pumps are communicating flawlessly with the Cummins/Isuzu engine ECU. We conduct comprehensive load testing to verify engine compression and monitor exhaust emissions. Furthermore, we take precise ultrasonic measurements of the track chains, bottom rollers, and idlers, providing you with a transparent, data-backed assessment of the undercarriage’s remaining lifespan so you can accurately forecast your maintenance budget.
Global Export Logistics: Shipping Sany Machinery to the Americas
Securing a high-ROI asset is only the first step; delivering it safely across the globe requires profound logistical expertise. For over two decades, Yong Gong has managed the complex shipping logistics of heavy machinery from China to major ports across North and South America.
For mid-sized units like the SY215C, our expert technicians can dismantle the cab, boom, and stick to load the machine securely into standard 40-foot High Cube containers, which drastically reduces your ocean freight overhead. For massive mining assets like the SY485H, we coordinate specialized heavy-duty Flat Rack shipments or Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ocean transport. We manage all commercial invoices, marine insurance, and customs documentation to ensure a seamless clearance process upon arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Used Sany Excavators
1. What does the “H” mean in models like the SY365H?
In Sany’s nomenclature, the “H” stands for Heavy-Duty. Machines with this designation are purpose-built for mining, quarrying, and severe demolition. They feature thicker steel plates on the boom and arm, reinforced track guards, heavier counterweights, and are specifically tuned to handle the extreme torsion of continuous rock extraction.
2. Are replacement parts for Sany excavators difficult to find internationally?
Not at all. This is one of Sany’s greatest strengths. Because Sany heavily utilizes globally recognized, industry-standard components (like Cummins and Isuzu engines, and Kawasaki hydraulics), sourcing replacement filters, engine parts, or hydraulic seals locally in the USA, Canada, or Latin America is incredibly easy and highly cost-effective.
3. Why does the Sany product table show “Consult” instead of a fixed numerical price?
As a global B2B machinery exporter, providing a static online price is often inaccurate for international buyers. A “Consult” price indicates that we will calculate a comprehensive quote tailored to your specific destination port, current international ocean freight rates, and your preferred shipping method (Containerized vs. RoRo).
4. Can I request specific attachments, like a breaker, for my used Sany?
Absolutely. While our excavators typically ship with standard general-purpose digging buckets, we can source and install specialized attachments prior to export. Whether your site requires a hydraulic breaker (hammer) for demolition, a ripper for hard clay, or a severe-duty rock bucket for an SY485H, our team will customize the machine to your exact project scope.