Used Sany 215Excavator

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📌 1. OVERVIEW

The SANY SY215 is a 21.5-ton class mid-size crawler excavator manufactured by SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., one of the world's top 5 construction machinery manufacturers. It is designed for general construction, earthmoving, mining, and municipal engineering projects. Known for its high efficiency, fuel savings, and durability, it competes with models like CAT 320, Komatsu PC210, and Doosan DX225.

📐 2. KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter	Details
Model	SY215C / SY215C Pro (updated version)
Operating Weight	~21,500 – 22,000 kg
Engine	Isuzu AA-6HK1XQB (or Cummins B6.7 in some markets)
Engine Power	112 kW (150 HP) @ 2,000 rpm
Torque	~550 N·m
Bucket Capacity	0.8 – 1.0 m³ (standard); optional 0.5 m³
Max Digging Depth	~6,650 – 7,030 mm
Max Digging Reach	~9,800 – 10,050 mm
Max Dumping Height	~7,100 mm
Max Digging Force	~140 – 155 kN
Max Tractive Force	~145 – 160 kN
Swing Speed	~9 – 11 rpm
Travel Speed	3.2 / 5.5 km/h (Low/High)
Ground Pressure	~43 – 46 kPa
Fuel Tank Capacity	~400 L
Hydraulic Oil Tank	~170 L
Track Width	600 mm (standard)
Track Shoe Width	600 mm

& 3. ENGINE & POWERTRAIN

Feature	Details
Engine Brand	Isuzu AA-6HK1XQB (Tier 3 / Stage III / EPA Tier 4 Final depending on region)
Displacement	6.494 L
Cylinders	6-cylinder, inline, turbocharged & intercooled
Emission Standard	Euro IIIB / China III / EPA Tier 4 (varies by market)
Fuel Type	Diesel
Cooling System	Water-cooled with large-capacity radiator
Feature	Common rail injection, electronically controlled, low noise, low emissions

💡 Some export markets offer Cummins B6.7 engine as an alternative.

🔧 4. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Feature	Details
Pump Type	Double variable-displacement axial piston pump (Kawasaki / Kyb)
Main Pump Flow	2 × 190 – 210 L/min
System Pressure	34.3 – 36.3 MPa (343 – 363 bar)
Control System	Electro-hydraulic proportional control with load-sensing
Features	Smart power management, auto-idle speed reduction, boom/arm regeneration circuit

🧠 Intelligent Hydraulic System (SY215C Pro)

Power Mode / Eco Mode / Smart Mode — auto-adjusts engine & pump output based on workload
Boost Function — temporary extra power for heavy digging
Auto Deceleration — saves fuel during idle/swing

🎛️ 5. OPERATOR CAB & COMFORT

Feature	Details
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, fully enclosed, pressurized
Air Conditioning	✅ Full-automatic A/C with filter
Seat	Air-suspension seat with armrest, adjustable
Display	7-inch color LCD monitor (SY215C Pro) — shows engine info, fault codes, camera, GPS
Control Levers	Pilot-operated joystick with adjustable force
Noise Level	~68 – 72 dB(A) (relatively quiet for its class)
Camera	Rear-view + side-view camera (standard on Pro)
Lighting	LED work lights (front & rear)
USB Charging	✅ Available
Storage	Glove box, cup holder, phone holder

🛡️ 6. STRUCTURE & UNDERCARRIAGE

Component	Details
Boom	High-strength steel, reinforced stress points, welded construction
Arm	Box-section, oversized pin bushings for durability
Bucket	Heavy-duty, with teeth (optional rock bucket available)
Undercarriage	Reinforced X-frame, heavy-duty rollers, sealed & lubricated track chain
Track Shoes	600mm wide, replaceable, high-wear resistant
Dozer Blade	Optional (for grading & leveling)
Counterweight	Cast iron, optimized for stability

🔄 7. ATTACHMENT OPTIONS

Attachment	Application
🪣 Standard Bucket (0.8–1.0 m³)	General earthmoving
🪨 Rock Bucket	Hard rock, quarrying
🔨 Hydraulic Breaker	Concrete demolition, rock breaking
🔧 Hydraulic Thumb	Pipe handling, log grabbing
🪚 Hydraulic Shear	Steel cutting, scrap processing
🔩 Auger / Drill	Pile driving, foundation work
🧹 Ripper (single shank)	Hard ground ripping
🏗️ Quick Coupler	Fast attachment change

🌏 8. APPLICATIONS

Industry	Use Case
🏗️ Construction	Foundation excavation, road building
⛰️ Mining	Loading trucks, bench excavation
🏙️ Municipal	Pipeline laying, landscaping
🏭 Demolition	Building teardown (with breaker/shear)
🌾 Agriculture	Drainage, land leveling
🌲 Forestry	Tree clearing, land clearing

🆚 9. COMPARISON WITH COMPETITORS

Model	Weight	Power	Bucket	Price (Approx.)
SANY SY215C Pro	21.5T	150 HP	0.8–1.0 m³	💰💰 (Best value)
CAT 320 GC	20.6T	163 HP	0.94 m³	💰💰💰💰
Komatsu PC210LC-11	21.0T	152 HP	0.85 m³	💰💰💰
Doosan DX225LC-9C	22.3T	158 HP	0.9 m³	💰💰💰
XCMG XE215DA	21.5T	150 HP	0.85 m³	💰💰

✅ SANY SY215's advantage: Lower purchase price, excellent after-sales network (especially in Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America), good fuel efficiency, and strong resale value.

✅ 10. KEY ADVANTAGES (Why Choose SY215?)

✅ Advantage	Explanation
💰 Cost-Effective	15–25% cheaper than Japanese/European brands
&Fuel Efficient**	Smart hydraulic system saves 8–15% fuel
🔧 Easy Maintenance	Ground-level service points, wide-open engine hood
📱 Smart Monitoring	SANY i-Monitor system (remote diagnostics via app)
🌐 Global Service	1,500+ service stations worldwide
🔄 High Resale Value	Strong brand recognition, especially in emerging markets
💪 Durable	Reinforced structure, long-life components

📦 11. WARRANTY & SERVICE

| Item | Details ||---|---|| Warranty | 12 months / 2,000 hours (whichever comes first) — extendable || Service Interval | Engine oil: 500 hrs | Hydraulic oil: 1,000 hrs || SANY i-Monitor | ✅ Remote machine monitoring, fault alerts, fleet management || Parts Availability | Excellent in China, SE Asia, Africa, Middle East, S. America |

📊 12. SUMMARY SCORECARD

Category	Rating (⭐ out of 5)
💪 Power & Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐
⛽ Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏗️ Build Quality	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🪑 Operator Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐
💰 Value for Money	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 After-Sales Service	⭐⭐⭐⭐
📱 Technology/Smart Features	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Pro version)

🎯 CONCLUSION

The SANY SY215C / SY215C Pro is an excellent mid-size excavator that delivers near-Japanese performance at Chinese pricing. It is ideal for contractors who want reliability, efficiency, and low operating costs without the premium price tag of CAT or Komatsu. With its smart hydraulic system, comfortable cab, and versatile attachment options, it is one of the best-selling 20-ton excavators globally — especially in developing markets.

📞 For the latest pricing and availability, contact your local SANY dealer or visit www.sany.com

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