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SANY SY50U weight and specsMini excavator

The SANY SY50U mini excavator has an operating weight of 11,707 lb (5,310 kg). For transport it is 17 ft 8 in long, 6 ft 5 in wide and 8 ft 5 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet
Operating weight
11,707 lb5,310 kg5.31 t
Engine power
45.2 hp (33.7 kW)
Max dig depth
11 ft 3 in (3.43 m)
Tail swing
Zero tail swing
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

Hauling the SY50U

Plan for a trailer payload above 11,707 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 5 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 9 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight
    Operating weight11,707 lb (5,310 kg)
    Weight basiscab; canopy published as 5,210 kg / 11,406 lb
    Ground pressure4.4 psi (30.3 kPa)
    Transport dimensions
    Length17 ft 8 in (5.38 m)
    Width6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
    Height8 ft 5 in (2.57 m)
    Width basistransport (track) width 6 ft 5 in (1,960 mm)
    Track shoe width16 in (406 mm)
    Engine
    EngineYanmar 4TNV86CT
    Power (as published)45.2 hp (33.7 kW)
    Digging
    Max dig depth11 ft 3 in (3.43 m)
    Max reach at ground19 ft 3 in (5.87 m)
    Bucket breakout force8,273 lbf (36.8 kN)
    Tail swingZero tail swing

    Note: Weight shown is the cab version; SANY’s canopy figures conflict between documents.

    How it compares

    The SANY SY50U next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.

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    Yanmar ViO55-6A 11,850 lb5,375 kg5.38 t 6 ft 6 in –
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    Common questions

    How much does the SANY SY50U weigh?

    Operating weight: 11,707 lb (5,310 kg). Cab; canopy published as 5,210 kg / 11,406 lb. Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    How big is the SANY SY50U?

    Transport length 17 ft 8 in, transport width 6 ft 5 in, transport height 8 ft 5 in.

    What trailer do I need to haul a SANY SY50U?

    One with a payload rating above 11,707 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 5 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.

    Do I need a CDL to haul a SANY SY50U?

    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 11,707 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.

    Sources and verification

    Checked October 6, 2026 against:

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