Used Sany 235Excavator

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🏢 About SANY Group

Item	Detail
Founded	1989
Headquarters	Changsha, Hunan, China
Global Rank	Top 3 construction machinery manufacturer worldwide
Products	Excavators, cranes, concrete machinery, etc.

The SY235C is one of SANY's most popular mid-sized hydraulic excavators in the 23-ton class, widely used in construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.

📋 Key Specifications (SY235C)

Parameter	Specification
Operating Weight	~23,500 kg (51,800 lbs)
Engine Model	Cummins QSB6.7 (or Isuzu AA-6HK1XQP)
Engine Power	129 kW / 173 HP @ 2,000 rpm
Bucket Capacity (Standard)	0.9 – 1.1 m³
Max Digging Depth	~7,180 mm (23.6 ft)
Max Digging Reach	~9,900 mm (32.5 ft)
Max Dumping Height	~7,500 mm (24.6 ft)
Max Digging Force	~160 kN (36,000 lbf)
Travel Speed	3.5 / 5.5 km/h (low/high)
Fuel Tank Capacity	~400 L
Hydraulic System	Load-sensing, variable displacement pump

🔧 Engine & Powertrain

Feature	Detail
Engine	Cummins QSB6.7 Turbocharged Diesel
Emission Standard	China III / EU Stage IIIA (varies by market)
Displacement	6.7 L
Cooling System	Water-cooled with radiator
Air Filtration	Dual-stage (pre-cleaner + main filter)
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection

✅ The Cummins engine is known for reliability, fuel efficiency, and easy maintenance.

🏠 Cab & Operator Comfort

Feature	Detail
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, fully enclosed
Air Conditioning	Standard
Suspension Seat	Adjustable, air-suspended
Display	LCD multi-function monitor (engine info, diagnostics, camera)
Control	Pilot-operated joystick controls
Noise Level	~73 dB(A) — relatively quiet
Vision	Large front/rear/side windows, rear-view camera (optional)
Storage	Cup holders, phone holder, glove box

🛠️ Hydraulic System & Work Modes

Feature	Detail
Pump Type	Variable displacement axial piston pump
Work Modes	P (Power), E (Economy), S (Smart)
Smart Mode	Auto-adjusts engine speed & hydraulic flow for fuel saving up to 10-15%
Quick Coupler	Hydraulic quick coupler (optional) for attachment change
Auxiliary Hydraulics	2 circuits available for breaker, grapple, etc.

🏗️ Undercarriage

Feature	Detail
Track Width	600 mm (triple-grouser shoes available)
Track Shoe Width	600 mm
Ground Pressure	~46 kPa (low ground pressure)
Boom/Arm	High-strength steel, reinforced stress points
Counterweight	Cast iron, optimized for stability

🔄 Available Variants

Model	Difference
SY235C	Standard version
SY235C H	Heavy-duty (reinforced undercarriage, heavier boom)
SY235C-10	Updated version with improved cab & engine
SY235C Pro	Premium version with enhanced comfort & tech

✅ Advantages

👍 Advantage	Explanation
💰 Cost-Effective	15-25% cheaper than Komatsu/CAT same class
⚙️ Reliable Engine	Cummins power = proven durability
🧠 Smart Technology	IoT-enabled, remote diagnostics via SANY cloud
🔧 Easy Maintenance	Ground-level service points, wide-opening hood
🌍 Global Service	SANY has 150+ service centers worldwide
⚡ Fuel Efficient	Smart E-mode saves significant fuel

📊 Comparison with Competitors

Spec	SANY SY235C	Komatsu PC230	CAT 323
Power	173 HP	174 HP	193 HP
Weight	23.5T	23.2T	24.1T
Bucket	1.0 m³	1.0 m³	1.1 m³
Price	💰💰	💰💰💰	💰💰💰💰
Warranty	2 years / 2,000 hrs	2 years / 2,000 hrs	2 years / 2,000 hrs

🏆 SANY offers the best price-to-performance ratio in this class.

🎯 Typical Applications

Application	Suitability
🏗️ General construction	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Road building	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⛰️ Mining & quarrying	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏚️ Demolition	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌲 Landscaping	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕳️ Pipeline laying	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🪨 Rock breaking (with hammer)	⭐⭐⭐⭐

💵 Approximate Price (2024)

Region	Price Range (USD)
🇨🇳 China	$85,000 – $100,000
🌏 Southeast Asia	$95,000 – $115,000
🌍 Middle East / Africa	$105,000 – $125,000
🇪🇺 Europe	$110,000 – $130,000

(Prices vary by configuration, dealer, and market conditions)

🔑 Summary


Class	23-ton mid-size excavator
Best For	Construction, road work, general earthmoving
Engine	Cummins QSB6.7 — reliable & fuel-efficient
Highlight	✅ Smart technology, ✅ Low cost, ✅ Great after-sales
Verdict	🏆 One of the best value-for-money excavators in its class worldwide

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