Used Sany 245 Excavator

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📋 1. OVERVIEW

Item	Details
Model	SY245C / SY245H
Manufacturer	SANY Group (China) — One of the world's top 3 construction machinery makers
Class	Medium-sized crawler excavator (~24.5 tons)
Applications	Earthmoving, mining, urban construction, road building, pipeline laying
Market	Global — very popular in Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America, and growing in Europe

🔧 2. ENGINE & POWER SYSTEM

Specification	Details
Engine Brand	Isuzu CC-6HK1X (most common) or Cummins QSB6.7 (some markets)
Engine Type	6-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled, direct injection diesel
Displacement	7.79 L
Rated Power	~132 kW (177 HP) @ 2,000 rpm
Max Torque	~637 N·m @ 1,500 rpm
Emission Standard	China III / Euro Stage IIIA / EPA Tier 4 Final (depending on market)
Fuel Tank Capacity	~400 L

✅ The Isuzu engine is known for reliability, fuel efficiency, and low maintenance cost.

📐 3. KEY DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Parameter	Value
Operating Weight	24,300 – 24,500 kg
Transport Length	~9,960 mm
Transport Width	~3,190 mm
Transport Height	~3,240 mm
Ground Clearance	~470 mm
Track Width	600 mm (triple-grouser shoes available)
Track Length on Ground	~3,950 mm
Tail Swing Radius	~2,890 mm (short tail swing version available: ~2,450 mm)

& 4. WORKING PERFORMANCE (HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)

Parameter	Value
Hydraulic System	Load-Sensing + Closed-Center (LS + CC) — energy-saving
System Pressure	34.3 MPa (350 bar)
Pump Type	Double variable-displacement axial piston pump
Max Flow	2 × 245 L/min = 490 L/min
Bucket Capacity (Standard)	1.0 – 1.1 m³ (40" rock bucket common)
Max Digging Depth	~7,170 mm
Max Digging Reach	~10,020 mm
Max Dumping Height	~7,470 mm
Max Digging Height	~9,800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging	~6,500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force	~155 kN
Arm Breakout Force	~110 kN
Travel Speed (Hi/Lo)	5.5 / 3.7 km/h
Gradeability	70% (35°)
Climbing Ability	~1.0 m

🪓 5. ATTACHMENTS & VERSATILITY

The SY245C is a multi-purpose machine with quick coupler:

Attachment	Application
🪨 Standard Bucket (1.0 m³)	General excavation
🪨 Rock Bucket (0.8–0.9 m³)	Hard rock / mining
🔨 Hydraulic Breaker	Demolition, rock breaking
🔄 Hydraulic Thumb (Grab)	Material handling, scrap
🌲 Hydraulic Shear	Demolition, scrap metal
🔩 Auger Drill	Pile foundation, earth drilling
🧹 Ripper (Single shank)	Hard ground ripping
🛢️ Pipeline Bucket	Narrow trench work
🧲 Electromagnet	Scrap metal handling

🖥️ 6. CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT

Feature	Details
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, fully enclosed, pressurized
Air Conditioning	✅ Standard (heating + cooling)
Seat	💺 Suspension seat with armrest, adjustable
Display	🖥️ LCD color monitor — real-time machine data, fault diagnostics
Control	Joystick with finger-tip control (proportional)
Pilot System	🕹️ Load-sensing pilot — reduces operator fatigue
Noise Level	~72 dB(A) — relatively quiet for its class
Cameras	Rear-view & side-view camera available (SY245C Pro)
USB / Bluetooth	✅ Available in newer models

🧠 7. SMART TECHNOLOGY (SY245C Pro / Intelligent Version)

Smart Feature	Description
📱 SANY iCON System	IoT remote monitoring via app/web — location, fuel, hours, faults
📊 Auto-Idle	Engine auto-reduces RPM when not working → saves 10-15% fuel
🎯 2D/3D Grade Control Ready	Compatible with Topcon, Trimble, Leica systems for precision grading
🛡️ Anti-Theft System	GPS tracking + remote engine shut-off
🔧 Fault Self-Diagnosis	Real-time error codes with Chinese/English display
📹 360° Camera	Optional surround-view system

💰 8. PRICE RANGE (2024 Estimate)

Market	Approximate Price (USD)
🇨🇳 China	$75,000 – $90,000
🌏 Southeast Asia	$85,000 – $105,000
🌍 Africa / Middle East	$95,000 – $115,000
🌎 South America	$100,000 – $120,000
🇪🇺 Europe	€100,000 – €130,000

💡 SANY offers very competitive pricing — typically 15-25% cheaper than CAT 324, Komatsu PC240, or Hitachi ZX240, with comparable performance.

✅ 9. ADVANTAGES

✅ Advantage	📝 Explanation
💰 Cost-Effective	Best price-to-performance ratio in 24T class
🔧 Easy Maintenance	Isuzu engine + SANY parts — widely available globally
&Fuel Efficient**	Load-sensing hydraulic system saves 10-20% fuel vs competitors
🌐 Global Dealer Network	SANY has 300+ service centers worldwide
🔄 High Resale Value	Strong brand recognition, especially in developing markets
🛡️ Warranty	2 years / 2,000 hours (engine), 1 year general
📦 Parts Availability	Large parts warehouse, fast delivery

⚠️ 10. CONSIDERATIONS

⚠️ Point	📝 Note
🔋 After-sales in some Western markets still catching up vs CAT/Komatsu
📉 Resale value slightly lower than CAT/Komatsu in Europe/USA
🔧 Some operators prefer Japanese brands for long-term durability perception

🆚 11. COMPARISON WITH COMPETITORS

Spec	SANY SY245C	CAT 324 GC	Komatsu PC240LC-11	Hitachi ZX240-6
Power	177 HP	187 HP	174 HP	179 HP
Weight	24.5T	24.8T	24.0T	24.3T
Bucket	1.1 m³	1.0 m³	1.0 m³	1.0 m³
Price (USD)	~$90K	~$130K	~$125K	~$120K
Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tech/Smart	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐

🏆 SANY SY245C wins on PRICE and TECHNOLOGY — the best value in the 24-ton class.

🎯 12. WHO SHOULD BUY IT?

✅ Ideal For	❌ Not Ideal For
🏗️ Contractors in developing markets	🏢 Premium Western rental fleets (brand preference)
💰 Budget-conscious buyers	🏔️ Ultra-heavy mining (need 30T+ class)
🌍 Rental companies (fast ROI)	🔬 Precision-critical projects requiring brand prestige
🏙️ Urban construction (short tail swing available)

📌 SUMMARY

🏅 Rating	Score
Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Reliability	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Value for Money	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Technology	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

🏆 Bottom Line: The SANY SY245C is the SMARTEST BUY in the 24-ton excavator class — delivering 90% of the performance of CAT/Komatsu at 70% of the price, with more smart technology than anyone else.

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