Used Sany 135Excavator

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🏭 Overview

Item	Details
Manufacturer	SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (China)
Model	SY135C / SY135
Class	13–14 Ton (Medium-sized) Crawler Excavator
Primary Use	Earthmoving, construction, landscaping, mining, municipal works
Market	Global (very popular in Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America)

SANY is one of the world's top 3 construction machinery manufacturers, and the SY135 is one of their best-selling models in the mid-size segment.

⚙️ Key Specifications

Parameter	Value
Operating Weight	13,200 – 13,800 kg
Engine Model	Isuzu AJ-4HK1XQ / Yanmar 4TNV98 (varies by market)
Engine Power	74 – 82 kW (100 – 110 HP)
Rated Speed	2,000 rpm
Emission Standard	Euro III / China III (some markets: Tier 4 Final)
Fuel Tank Capacity	260 – 300 L
Hydraulic Tank	~130 L
Track Width	450 / 500 / 600 mm (optional)
Ground Pressure	~45 kPa

📐 Dimensions

Dimension	Value
Total Length (with bucket)	~7,870 mm
Total Width	~2,490 mm
Total Height (to cab top)	~2,930 mm
Ground Clearance	~420 mm
Tail Swing Radius	~2,500 mm

🪣 Working Performance

Performance	Value
Max Digging Depth	5,700 – 6,000 mm
Max Digging Reach	8,500 – 9,000 mm
Max Digging Height	8,700 – 8,900 mm
Max Dumping Height	6,200 – 6,500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging	~4,300 mm
Bucket Capacity (Standard)	0.45 – 0.55 m³
Breakout Force (Bucket)	~80 – 90 kN
Traction Force	~105 – 115 kN
Hydraulic System Pressure	34.3 MPa (main) / 31.4 MPa (travel)

🔧 Hydraulic System

Feature	Detail
Pump Type	Variable displacement axial piston pump (twin pump)
Main Pump Flow	2 × 150 – 180 L/min
Control System	Load-sensing + EC (Electronic Control)
Travel Motor	Axial piston motor with reducer
Swing System	Swing brake + swing motor

🛋️ Cab & Operator Comfort

Feature	Detail
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, sealed & pressurized
Air Conditioning	✅ Standard
Suspension Seat	✅ Adjustable with armrests
Display	LCD multifunction monitor (engine info, hours, fault codes)
Control	Pilot-operated joystick (smooth & precise)
Noise Level	~70 dB(A) (relatively quiet for its class)
Lighting	LED work lights (front, rear, boom)
Storage	Cup holder, phone holder, glove box

🛡️ Smart Features & Technology

Feature	Description
🔄 Auto-Idle System	Engine speed automatically reduces when not working → saves 10–15% fuel
📊 Eco Mode	Two-stage power mode (H/L) for different working conditions
🔐 Anti-Theft System	Engine immobilizer + GPS tracking (optional)
🖥️ SANY Smart Controller (SCC)	CAN-bus system, real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics
🌡️ Self-diagnosis	Fault code display on LCD, easy maintenance
🔋 One-key Start	Convenient engine start
🧹 Easy Maintenance	Ground-level daily check points, side-opening engine hood

🔩 Attachments (Versatility)

The SY135 is a multi-purpose machine compatible with:

Attachment	Application
🪣 Standard / Rock Bucket	General digging
🔨 Hydraulic Breaker (Hammer)	Rock breaking, demolition
✂️ Hydraulic Shear	Steel cutting, scrap recycling
🫳 Grapple	Log handling, waste sorting
🔩 Auger Drill	Pile driving, fencing
🧹 Thumb	Pipe handling, precise gripping
🪣 Tiltrotator	360° rotation for any attachment
🧹 Ripper (single shank)	Hard ground, frozen soil
🌲 Rake	Landscaping, grading

💰 Price Range (Approximate, 2024)

Region	Price (USD)
China	$45,000 – $55,000
Southeast Asia	$50,000 – $60,000
Middle East / Africa	$55,000 – $65,000
South America	$58,000 – $70,000
Europe	€65,000 – €80,000+

⚠️ Prices vary by configuration, emission standard, and dealer.

✅ Advantages

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Excellent price-to-performance ratio	Not as refined as Japanese brands (Komatsu/Kobelco) in fine control
Strong after-sales network (SANY has 1000+ service centers globally)	Resale value slightly lower than Japanese brands
Fuel-efficient (auto-idle + eco mode)	Some markets have limited parts availability
Durable & robust (SANY uses high-strength steel)	Cab insulation could be better in extreme cold/hot
Wide attachment compatibility	–
5-year / 2000-hour warranty (varies by market)	–

🆚 Competitor Comparison

Model	Weight	Power	Bucket	Price (USD)
SANY SY135	13.5T	100–110 HP	0.5 m³	~$50K–60K
Komatsu PC130-11	13.1T	98 HP	0.48 m³	~$75K–90K
Kobelco SK135SR	13.5T	98 HP	0.48 m³	~$70K–85K
Doosan DX140LCR-5	14.1T	102 HP	0.53 m³	~$65K–80K
XCMG XE135D	13.5T	100 HP	0.5 m³	~$48K–58K
CAT 313 GC	13.3T	101 HP	0.5 m³	~$90K–110K

📌 SANY offers the best value for money in this class.

🎯 Summary


Best For	Contractors, rental companies, developing markets, multi-purpose work
Strengths	Affordable, fuel-saving, reliable, good service network
Rating	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – Excellent value, slight gap vs. Japanese in refinement

The SANY SY135 is arguably the best mid-size excavator value in the world right now, especially for buyers who want reliable performance without paying a Japanese brand premium. 🚜💪

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