SY50U Compact Excavator

SY50U

11,707 lb | 45.2 hp | 11' 3" Dig Depth

The SANY SY50U is a high-performance zero tail swing excavator, designed for landscaping, light forestry, agriculture, small construction, and utility work. Its swing boom and compact design provide exceptional maneuverability, allowing operators to work efficiently in confined spaces while maintaining powerful digging and lifting capabilities. The backfill blade with float function enhances grading and backfilling, while quick-coupler plumbing ensures fast and easy attachment changes, improving job site efficiency. Powered by a durable Yanmar engine with auto-idle, the SY50U delivers fuel efficiency and reliable performance for demanding applications. Its adjustable auxiliary flow and pressure system makes it highly adaptable for attachments such as thumbs, brush cutters, and demolition breakers, providing multi-purpose functionality across job sites. Backed by the industry’s strongest standard warranty of 5 years/5,000 hours, the SY50U delivers maximum value.

Swing boom

True zero tail swing

4-Way angle blade

Primary and secondary auxiliary circuits

Quick-coupler plumbing to the end of the stick

Pilot controls with pattern change valve

Load sensing hydraulics

Cylinder guards for increased protection

16" rubber tracks

Bright LED lighting package

Powerful and reliable Yanmar engine

Features and Specifications

Technical Spec Sheet Family Brochure

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

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Boom Length	2,700 mm8' 10"
Stick (Arm) Length	––
Transport Length	5,390 mm17' 8"
Transport Width	1,960 mm6' 5"
Transport Height	2,560 mm8' 5"
Upper Structure Width	1,810 mm5' 11"
Cab Height	1,960 mm6' 5"
Blade Height	390 mm15"
Track Width (standard shoe)	400 mm16"
Track Gauge	1,560 mm5' 1"
Ground Clearance (minimum)	310 mm12"
Tail Swing Radius	980 mm3' 3"
Track Length on Ground	2,070 mm6' 9"
Track Length	2,590 mm8' 6"

Operating Weight	5,310 kg11,707 lb
Ground Pressure	30.5 kPa4.4 psi
Engine	Yanmar 4TNV86CT
Displacement	2.09 L128 in³
Net Power	33.7 kW45.2 hp
Gross Power	35.5 kW47.6 HP
Hydraulics	Load Sensing with Pilot Control
Main Hydraulic Pump	Axial Piston - Variable Displacement
Operating Flow (maximum)	144 L/min38 gal/min
Operating Pressure (maximum)	27.5 MPa3,989 psi
Auxiliary Flow*	80 L/min21.1 gpm
Auxiliary Pressure	25 MPa3,626 psi
Travel Motor	Axial Piston with Park Brake
Travel Pressure (maximum)	27.5 MPa3,989 psi
Travel Speeds (maximum)	2.5 / 4.0 km/hr1.6 / 2.5 mph
Travel Effort (maximum)	57.8 kN12,994 lbf
Grade Capability	30º
Swing Motor	Axial Piston with Swing Brake
Swing Pressure (maximum)	19.1 MPa2,770 psi
Swing Speed (maximum)	10 RPM
Undercarriage (standard)	Belted Rubber Track
Track Shoe Width (standard)	400 mm16"
Track Rollers (per side)	4
Carrier Rollers (per side)	1

Boom Length	2,700 mm8' 10"
Stick (Arm) Length	1,500 mm4' 11"
Maximum Digging Height	5,450 mm17' 11"
Maximum Dumping Height	3,805 mm12' 6"
Maximum Digging Depth	3,420 mm11' 3"
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	2,460 mm8' 1"
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	5,880 mm19' 3"
Minimum Swing Radius	2,520 mm8' 3"

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