Used Sany 135Excavator

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📌 1. OVERVIEW

Item	Details
Manufacturer	SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (China)
Model	SY135C / SY135
Class	13~15 Ton Medium-Sized Crawler Excavator
Application	General construction, earthmoving, mining, municipal works
Production	Widely sold globally (Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America, Europe)

The SANY SY135 is one of SANY's best-selling mid-size excavators, known for its high performance, fuel efficiency, and competitive pricing. It competes directly with models like CAT 313, Komatsu PC130, and Doosan DX140.

🔧 2. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter	Details
Engine Brand	Isuzu AJ-4HK1X (most common) / Mitsubishi (some markets)
Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled, diesel
Displacement	5.193 L
Rated Power	97 kW (130 HP) @ 2,000 rpm
Max Torque	~460 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
Emission Standard	China III / EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V (varies by market)
Fuel Tank Capacity	~250 L

✅ The Isuzu engine is renowned for its reliability, durability, and low maintenance cost.

⚖️ 3. OPERATING WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Parameter	Value
Operating Weight	13,200 ~ 13,800 kg
Transport Length	~7,420 mm
Transport Width	~2,490 mm
Transport Height	~2,950 mm
Ground Clearance	~420 mm
Track Width	500 mm (adjustable: 450/500/600 mm)
Track Shoe Length	2,600 mm
Tail Swing Radius	~2,500 mm (short tail) / ~2,800 mm (zero tail)

🏗️ 4. WORKING PERFORMANCE

Parameter	Value
Bucket Capacity (Standard)	0.45 ~ 0.55 m³
Max Digging Depth	~5,700 ~ 6,000 mm
Max Digging Reach	~8,500 ~ 9,000 mm
Max Dumping Height	~6,500 mm
Max Digging Force (Bucket)	~92 kN
Max Digging Force (Arm)	~65 kN
Blade Capacity	Dozer blade available (~3.2 m wide)

🛢️ 5. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Parameter	Value
System Type	Load-Sensing (LS) + Positive Flow Control
Main Pump	2 × Axial Piston Variable Pump
System Pressure	34.3 MPa (343 bar)
Total Flow	~2 × 200 L/min
Swing Mechanism	Hydraulic motor with brake
Travel Motor	2 × Axial piston motor (with deceleration)

🔑 The positive flow control system ensures smooth operation and precise control, even when using multiple attachments simultaneously.

🪑 6. CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT

Feature	Details
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS certified, spacious
Air Conditioning	✅ Full AC standard
Seat	Suspension seat with armrest, adjustable
Display	LCD monitor showing engine info, fuel consumption, fault codes
Control	Joystick control (left: boom/arm/bucket, right: swing/travel)
Noise Level	~73 dB(A) — relatively quiet
Visibility	Wide-angle glass, rear-view camera (optional)
Safety	Seat belt, emergency stop, anti-theft system

💡 7. SMART & INTELLIGENT FEATURES

Feature	Description
🧠 ECO Mode	Auto-adjusts engine speed to save fuel (up to 10~15% fuel saving)
📊 SANY Smart Control System	Real-time monitoring via SANY App / iSY platform
🖥️ Fault Diagnosis	Self-diagnosis with code display
& Auto Idle	Engine automatically idles when not working
📡 GPS/Telematics	Fleet management, location tracking, working hour monitoring
🛡️ Anti-theft	Remote engine shutdown via SMS/App

🔩 8. ATTACHMENTS (Available)

Attachment	Use
🪣 Standard Bucket (0.45 m³)	General digging
🪣 Narrow Bucket (0.2 m³)	Trench work
🔨 Hydraulic Breaker	Rock breaking, demolition
🪤 Hydraulic Grapple	Scrap handling, log grabbing
🔧 Hydraulic Thumb	Pipe handling, material sorting
🪚 Hydraulic Shear	Demolition, metal cutting
🔩 Auger Drill	Pile foundation work
🚜 Ripper	Hard ground breaking
🧹 Quick Coupler	Fast attachment change

📊 9. PERFORMANCE COMPARISON

Spec	SANY SY135	CAT 313	Komatsu PC130	Doosan DX140
Power	130 HP	130 HP	121 HP	136 HP
Operating Weight	~13.5T	~13.3T	~12.9T	~14.0T
Max Dig Depth	~5.9m	~5.8m	~5.7m	~6.0m
Fuel Tank	250L	260L	230L	280L
Price	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐

💰 SANY SY135 offers better price-to-performance ratio than Japanese/European brands.

✅ 10. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

✅ Advantages


💰	Very competitive price (20~30% cheaper than CAT/Komatsu)
🔧	Low maintenance cost — Isuzu engine is easy to service
&	Fuel efficient — ECO mode saves 10~15% fuel
🛠️	Wide parts availability globally (SANY has large network)
📱	Smart connectivity — Telematics & app control
💪	Strong digging force for its class
🌐	Good after-sales service in most markets

⚠️ Disadvantages


📉	Resale value lower than CAT/Komatsu
🔩	Some users report minor hydraulic leaks over time
🏭	Perceived quality still slightly behind Japanese brands (improving rapidly)

🌍 11. MARKETS & PRICE (Approximate)

Region	Price Range (USD)
🇨🇳 China	$45,000 ~ $55,000
🌏 Southeast Asia	$50,000 ~ $60,000
🌍 Africa	$55,000 ~ $65,000
🌎 South America	$58,000 ~ $70,000
🇪🇺 Europe	€60,000 ~ €75,000

🏆 12. SUMMARY

Category	Rating
Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Durability	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Price/Value	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
After-Sales	⭐⭐⭐⭐

🎯 Bottom Line:
The SANY SY135 is an excellent mid-size excavator for contractors who want reliable performance at a fraction of the cost of Japanese brands. With its Isuzu engine, smart features, and strong hydraulics, it's one of the best value-for-money excavators in the 13-ton class worldwide.

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