Used Sany 215 Excavator

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📋 1. GENERAL OVERVIEW

Item	Details
Manufacturer	SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (China)
Model	SY215C / SY215
Class	Medium-sized Hydraulic Excavator (~21–22 ton class)
Production	Since ~2014 (continuously updated)
Market Position	Competes with CAT 320, Komatsu PC210, Hitachi ZX210

The SANY SY215 is one of SANY's best-selling mid-size excavators, widely used in construction, mining, road building, landscaping, and demolition projects worldwide.

⚡ 2. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter	Details
Engine Model	Isuzu CC-6HK1XQA (or SANY in-house engine in newer versions)
Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled diesel
Displacement	6.494 L
Rated Power	~118–124 kW (158–166 HP) @ 2,000 rpm
Emission Standard	Stage III / Tier 4 Final (market dependent)
Fuel Tank Capacity	~400 L
Cooling System	Water-cooled with fan

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

📐 3. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Parameter	Value
Operating Weight	~21,500 kg (47,399 lbs)
Total Length (w/o bucket)	~9,500 mm
Total Width	~2,990 mm
Total Height (to cab top)	~2,980 mm
Ground Clearance	~430 mm
Track Width	600 mm (triple grouser shoes)
Ground Pressure	~42–45 kPa

🔧 4. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Parameter	Details
Main Pump Type	Variable displacement axial piston pump (2 pumps)
System Pressure	~34.3 MPa (350 bar)
Total Flow	~2 × 220 L/min
Swing System	Hydraulic motor swing
Swing Speed	~10.5 rpm
Travel Speed	~5.5 km/h
Swing Brake	Wet disc brake

🪣 5. WORKING RANGE & PERFORMANCE

Parameter	Value
Max Digging Depth	~6,500–7,000 mm
Max Digging Reach	~9,800–10,000 mm
Max Digging Height	~9,500–9,800 mm
Max Dump Height	~6,800–7,000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig	~5,500 mm
Bucket Capacity (Standard)	0.8 – 1.0 m³
Breakout Force (Bucket)	~130–140 kN
Traction Force	~160–170 kN

🎛️ 6. CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT

Feature	Details
✅ ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab	Safety rollover & falling object protection
✅ Air Conditioning	Full climate control
✅ LCD Monitor	Real-time machine data & diagnostics
✅ Suspension Seat	Adjustable, air-suspended
✅ Pilot Joystick Control	Smooth, precise operation
✅ Auto-Idle System	Saves fuel when idle
✅ Work Modes	E (Economy) / P (Power) modes
✅ LED Lighting	For night work
✅ USB Charging Port	Convenience feature
✅ Reduced Noise	~72 dB(A) at operator ear

🛠️ 7. KEY ADVANTAGES

Advantage	Explanation
💰 Cost-Effective	20–30% cheaper than Japanese brands (Komatsu/Hitachi) with comparable performance
🔩 Reliable Engine	Isuzu engine = proven durability & low maintenance cost
📦 Easy Maintenance	Ground-level service points, long service intervals (500h)
🌐 Global Parts Network	SANY has 1,500+ service stations in 150+ countries
📈 High Resale Value	Strong brand recognition, especially in Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America
🌱 Fuel Efficient	Auto-idle + E-mode saves 10–15% fuel
🧠 Smart Features	CAN-bus diagnostics, remote monitoring (SANY Cloud) available

🌍 8. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Application	Suitable?
🏗️ General Construction	✅ Excellent
🛣️ Road Building	✅ Excellent
⛰️ Mining & Quarrying	✅ Good
🌳 Landscaping	✅ Excellent
🏚️ Demolition	✅ Good (with hydraulic breaker)
🕳️ Foundation Work	✅ Excellent
💧 Pipeline Laying	✅ Good
🌲 Forestry	✅ Good (with grapple)

📊 9. COMPARISON WITH COMPETITORS

Spec	SANY SY215	CAT 320	Komatsu PC210	Hitachi ZX210
Power	166 HP	165 HP	158 HP	154 HP
Weight	21.5T	20.7T	21.0T	21.1T
Bucket	0.8–1.0 m³	0.94 m³	0.83 m³	0.85 m³
Price	💰💰	💰💰💰💰	💰💰💰	💰💰💰
Warranty	2 years / 2000h	2 years / 2000h	2 years / 2000h	2 years / 2000h

🏆 SANY offers the best value-for-money ratio in this class.

📌 10. SUMMARY


⭐ Rating	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5)
🎯 Best For	Contractors looking for reliable, affordable, mid-size excavator
💵 Approx. Price	$85,000 – $110,000 USD (varies by market & configuration)
🏭 Made In	China (Changsha, Kunshan, India, Brazil, USA plants)

🔑 Bottom Line: The SANY SY215 is a workhorse excavator that delivers Japanese-level performance at Chinese pricing. It's ideal for contractors who want quality, durability, and low operating costs without the premium price tag of CAT or Komatsu.

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