SY215C Medium Excavator

SY215LC

51,919 lb | 163.6 HP | 21' 8" Dig Depth

The SANY SY215LC is a powerful medium excavator designed for construction, infrastructure, utilities, and general excavation applications. Its conventional tail-swing design and robust undercarriage deliver exceptional stability and lifting performance, making it ideal for digging trenches, material handling, and demanding site work. Powered by a 173 HP Cummins QSB4.5 engine, the SY215LC provides 31,024 lbf of bucket breakout force and 25,403 lbf of stick digging force, paired with a maximum digging depth of 21′ 6″ and strong reach for efficient excavation and loading. Dual variable-piston pumps with electronic positive control and high-flow auxiliary hydraulics (up to 106 gal/min) enable seamless operation of a wide range of attachments, including breakers, thumbs, and grapples, maximizing versatility across job sites. Operators benefit from a spacious, well-appointed cab featuring a 10″ touch-screen monitor, deluxe heated air-suspension seat, auto climate control, rearview and blind-side cameras, and bright LED work lights for enhanced comfort, visibility, and control in all conditions. With easy serviceability, advanced hydraulics, and proven durability, the SANY SY215LC is built to deliver the strength, precision, and reliability professionals need to maximize productivity on every project.

Auxiliary hydraulic-flow adjustments through monitor

10” Touch screen LCD monitor

Bright LED worklight package

High flow hydraulically powered cooling fan

Hydraulically released automatic swing brake

Rearview and blindside cameras

Auxiliary hydraulics with 1 and 2-way combination piping for high flow

Reliable Cummins Engine

Features and Specifications

Technical Spec Sheet

*Based on theoretical calculation at max flow with no load. Subject to alterations.

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Boom Length	5,700 mm18' 8"
Stick (Arm) Length	––
Transport Length	9,728 mm31' 11"
Transport Width	3,180 mm10' 5"
Transport Height	3,370 mm11' 1"
Upper Structure Width	2,710 mm8' 11"
Cab Height	–10’ 4’’
Blade Height	–NA
Track Width (standard shoe)	800 mm31"
Track Gauge	2,380 mm7' 10"
Ground Clearance (minimum)	480 mm19"
Tail Swing Radius	2,890 mm9' 6"
Track Length on Ground	3,640 mm11' 11"
Track Length	4,450 mm14' 7"

Operating Weight	23,550 kg51,919 lb
Ground Pressure	36.3 kPa5.3 psi
Engine	Cummins QSB6.7
Displacement	6.7 L408.9 in³
Net Power	––
Gross Power	122 kW163.6 HP
Hydraulics	Positive Flow Control with Pilot Control
Main Hydraulic Pump	Axial Piston - Variable Displacement
Operating Flow (maximum)	444.0 L/min117.3 gal/min
Operating Pressure (maximum)	34.3 MPa4,975 psi
Auxiliary Flow*	––
Auxiliary Pressure	––
Travel Motor	Axial Piston with Park Brake
Travel Pressure (maximum)	34.3 MPa4,975 psi
Travel Speeds (maximum)	3.1 / 5.3 km/hr1.9 / 3.3 mph
Travel Effort (maximum)	180.0 kN40,466 lbf
Grade Capability	35º
Swing Motor	Axial Piston with Swing Brake
Swing Pressure (maximum)	27.5 MPa3,989 psi
Swing Speed (maximum)	10.9 RPM
Undercarriage (standard)	Steel Track
Track Shoe Width (standard)	800 mm31"
Track Rollers (per side)	9
Carrier Rollers (per side)	2

Boom Length	5,700 mm18' 8 "
Stick (Arm) Length	2,925 mm9' 7"
Maximum Digging Height	9,180 mm30' 1"
Maximum Dumping Height	6,670 mm21' 11"
Maximum Digging Depth	6,600 mm21' 8"
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	5,980 mm19' 7"
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	10,307 mm33' 10"
Minimum Swing Radius	3,730 mm12' 3"

Boom Length	––
Stick Length	––
Bucket Breakout Force (ISO)	––
Stick Digging Force (ISO)	––