Used Sany 365Excavator

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🏭 1. Overview

Item	Details
Manufacturer	SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (China)
Model	SY365H / SY365C
Class	36-ton (Medium-Large) Crawler Excavator
Application	Mining, construction, earthmoving, infrastructure
Emission Standard	Tier 4 Final / Stage IV (EU) / China IV

The SANY SY365 is one of SANY's flagship mid-to-large excavators, designed to compete with brands like CAT 336, Komatsu PC360, and Volvo EC360. It is known for high efficiency, fuel savings, and smart technology.

& 2. Engine & Powertrain

Specification	SY365H
Engine Brand	Isuzu CC-6HK1X (or SANY custom engine)
Engine Type	6-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled diesel
Displacement	7.79 L
Rated Power	~250–270 HP (186–201 kW) @ 2,000 rpm
Max Torque	~960 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	~580 L
Emission	Tier 4 Final / China IV

✅ The Isuzu engine is renowned for durability, fuel efficiency, and easy maintenance.

📐 3. Dimensions & Weight

Parameter	Value
Operating Weight	34,500 – 36,500 kg
Transport Length	~10,970 mm
Transport Width	~3,190 mm
Transport Height	~3,250 mm
Ground Clearance	~460 mm
Track Width	600 mm (adjustable)
Track Shoe Width	600 mm

🏗️ 4. Working Performance

Performance	SY365H
Max Digging Depth	~7,200 – 7,500 mm
Max Digging Reach	~10,000 – 10,500 mm
Max Dumping Height	~7,500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig	~6,300 mm
Max Digging Force (Boom)	~185 kN
Max Digging Force (Arm)	~130 kN
Bucket Capacity (Std)	1.4 – 1.6 m³
Swing Speed	~7.5 rpm
Travel Speed	5.4 km/h (High) / 3.5 km/h (Low)

🔧 5. Hydraulic System

Component	Specification
Main Pump Type	Variable displacement axial piston pump (×2)
Total Flow	2 × 280 – 300 L/min (~560–600 L/min total)
System Pressure	34.3 MPa (with boost up to 37 MPa)
Hydraulic Tank	~150 L
Swing Motor	Axial piston motor with brake
Travel Motor	Axial piston motor (×2)

🔑 The load-sensing hydraulic system with EC (Electronic Control) optimizes power delivery, saving 10–15% fuel vs. conventional systems.

🧠 6. Smart Technology & Features

SANY equips the SY365 with its proprietary i-Controller intelligent system:

Feature	Description
📊 SANY i-Controller	Real-time monitoring of engine load, fuel consumption, working hours
🖥️ LCD Display	7-inch color touchscreen dashboard
📡 GPS/Telematics	Remote machine monitoring via SANY Cloud (SANY Care)
🚗 Auto-Idle System	Engine automatically reduces RPM when idle → saves 5–10% fuel
&Auto-Weight Sensing**	Adjusts hydraulic output based on attached tool weight
🔄 Multiple Work Modes	Power / Standard / Economy / Custom modes
🔦 LED Work Lights	Full-perimeter LED lighting for night operations
🛡️ ROPS/FOPS Cab	Certified roll-over & falling-object protective structure
❄️ Climate Control	Air conditioning + heater + defroster
💺 Suspension Seat	Air-suspension seat with armrest
🔇 Low Noise	Cab noise level < 72 dB(A)

🔩 7. Durability & Maintenance

Feature	Benefit
Heavy-duty X-frame undercarriage	High strength, long service life
Reinforced boom & arm	High-strength steel, welded by robot
Long service intervals	Engine oil change every 500h (vs. 250h industry avg)
Easy-access service points	Ground-level grease points, side-opening panels
Undercarriage options	Standard / HD / Mining (triple grouser)

🆚 8. Comparison with Competitors

Spec	SANY SY365H	CAT 336	Komatsu PC360	Volvo EC360
Power	260 HP	285 HP	274 HP	272 HP
Operating Weight	~35,500 kg	~35,600 kg	~36,400 kg	~36,100 kg
Bucket	1.5 m³	1.5 m³	1.5 m³	1.4 m³
Max Dig Depth	7,400 mm	7,380 mm	7,480 mm	7,390 mm
Price (approx.)	$120K–$140K	$150K–$170K	$145K–$165K	$140K–$160K

💰 SANY offers 15–25% lower purchase price with comparable performance — a major selling point.

✅ 9. Strengths Summary

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Excellent price-to-performance ratio	Dealer network still growing in some regions
Fuel-efficient Isuzu engine + smart system	Resale value lower than CAT/Komatsu (improving)
Comfortable & low-noise cab	Parts availability varies by region
SANY Cloud remote monitoring	Brand perception still catching up in Western markets
Strong after-sales support in China & emerging markets
Wide range of attachments (breaker, grapple, ripper, etc.)

📋 10. Typical Attachments

Attachment	Application
🪨 Rock Breaker (hydraulic hammer)	Mining, quarrying
🦷 Bucket (standard/narrow/wide)	General excavation
🪝 Grapple	Scrap handling, demolition
⚡ Quick Coupler	Fast attachment change
🔨 Thumb	Pipe handling, precision work
🔩 Ripper (single/multi-shank)	Hard ground breaking
🪵 Log Grapple	Forestry

🎯 11. Who Should Buy the SY365?

Ideal For	Why
🏗️ Contractors in developing markets	Best value for money
⛏️ Mining companies	HD undercarriage + high breakout force
🌐 Rental companies	Low operating cost = higher ROI
🔄 Fleet buyers	SANY Cloud telematics for fleet management

📌 Bottom Line

The SANY SY365H is a world-class 36-ton excavator that delivers 85–90% of the performance of CAT/Komatsu at 75–80% of the price. With its Isuzu engine, smart i-Controller system, and comfortable cab, it's rapidly becoming one of the best-selling excavators globally, especially in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

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