Used Sany 215 Excavator

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📌 1. OVERVIEW

The SANY SY215 is a 21.5-ton class (medium-sized) hydraulic crawler excavator manufactured by SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., one of the world's largest construction machinery manufacturers headquartered in Changsha, China. It is one of SANY's best-selling models globally, widely used in construction, infrastructure, mining, and landscaping projects.

Parameter	Details
Model	SY215 / SY215C
Class	Medium Excavator (20–25 ton)
Manufacturer	SANY Heavy Industry (China)
Production	Ongoing (exported to 150+ countries)
Primary Markets	Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, Europe

🔧 2. ENGINE & POWER SYSTEM

Specification	Details
Engine Model	Cummins QSB6.7 (or Sany SY175C in some markets)
Engine Type	6-cylinder, Turbocharged, Intercooled Diesel
Rated Power	118 kW (160 HP) @ 2,000 rpm
Peak Power	~128 kW (175 HP)
Displacement	6.7 Liters
Emission Standard	China III / EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V (varies by market)
Fuel Tank Capacity	~400 Liters
Fuel Consumption	~18–22 L/hour (varies by workload)

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

📐 3. KEY DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Parameter	Value
Operating Weight	21,500 kg (21.5 tons)
Transport Weight	~21,000 kg
Total Length (w/ bucket)	~9,690 mm
Total Width (tracks)	~2,990 mm
Total Height (to cab top)	~3,020 mm
Ground Clearance	~430 mm
Track Gauge	2,490 mm
Track Shoe Width	600 mm
Ground Pressure	~45 kPa (4.6 kg/cm²)

🪣 4. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM & WORKING RANGE

Parameter	Value
Main Pump Type	Variable displacement axial piston pump (2 pumps)
System Pressure	34.3 MPa (350 bar)
Total Flow	~2 × 190 L/min
Swing Motor	Axial piston motor
Swing Speed	10.8 rpm
Travel Motor	Axial piston (2 motors)
Travel Speed (H/L)	5.8 / 3.6 km/h
Max Climbing Ability	70% (35°)
Max Trench Depth	~5,840 mm

📊 5. DIGGING PERFORMANCE (WORKING RANGE)

Parameter	Value
Max Digging Depth	6,885 mm
Max Digging Reach	9,890 mm
Max Dumping Height	7,195 mm
Max Dumping Reach	6,750 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging	5,840 mm
Max Digging Force (Boom)	~134 kN
Max Digging Force (Arm)	~95 kN
Max Bucket Teeth Force	~118 kN

🪣 6. BUCKET OPTIONS

Bucket Type	Capacity	Width	Application
Standard Bucket	0.83–0.91 m³	800 mm	General excavation
Heavy Duty Bucket	0.91–1.0 m³	800 mm	Rock/hard soil
Narrow Bucket (600mm)	0.4–0.5 m³	600 mm	Trench work
Grading Bucket	0.8 m³	1,200 mm	Leveling & finishing
Thumb	Compatible	—	Pipe/log handling
Hydraulic Quick Coupler	—	—	Fast attachment change

🛖 7. CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT

Feature	Details
Cab Type	ROPS/FOPS Certified, Sound-insulated
Air Conditioning	✅ Fully automatic A/C
Seat	Suspension seat with armrest, adjustable
Display	LCD monitor with working data, fault codes, camera
Joystick Control	Pilot-operated joysticks (smooth & precise)
Foot Pedals	Double-pedal travel control
Camera	Rear-view + side-view cameras (optional)
Noise Level	~72 dB(A) (relatively quiet for its class)
Headlights	LED work lights (front & rear)

✅ The SY215 cab is praised for its low noise, good visibility, and ergonomic design — competitive with global brands like CAT and Komatsu.

🧠 8. SMART TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

Technology	Description
SANY iController	Smart monitoring system (fuel, hours, location, faults)
GPS/Telematics	Remote fleet management (SANY Cloud)
Anti-theft System	Engine immobilizer + GPS tracking
Auto Idle	Engine auto-stops when idle (saves fuel)
Eco Mode	Auto power adjustment for fuel saving
Positive Flow Control (PFC)	Hydraulic system matches engine output to save fuel
Bluetooth/USB	For data transfer

🔩 9. MAINTENANCE & DURABILITY

Item	Details
Service Interval	500 hours (oil), 1,000 hours (filter)
Oil Change	~30 Liters (engine) + ~80 Liters (hydraulic)
Track Tension	Auto-adjust + manual
Filter Access	Ground-level (easy access)
Lubrication Points	Centralized auto-lubrication system
Undercarriage	Heavy-duty X-frame, reinforced rollers
Expected Lifespan	10,000–15,000 hours (with proper maintenance)

💰 10. PRICE (Approximate – 2024)

Market	Price Range (USD)
China (Domestic)	$85,000 – $95,000
Southeast Asia	$95,000 – $105,000
Middle East / Africa	$100,000 – $115,000
Europe / N. America	$110,000 – $130,000

💵 The SY215 is significantly cheaper than CAT 320, Komatsu PC210, or Hitachi ZX210 — often 20–30% less while offering comparable performance. This is SANY's biggest competitive advantage.

🆚 11. COMPARISON WITH COMPETITORS

Feature	SANY SY215	CAT 320	Komatsu PC210	Hitachi ZX210
Power	160 HP	159 HP	162 HP	160 HP
Weight	21.5T	20.7T	21.0T	21.2T
Dig Depth	6,885mm	6,790mm	6,780mm	6,830mm
Price	💰💰	💰💰💰💰	💰💰💰	💰💰💰
After-sales	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tech/Smart	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐

✅ 12. ADVANTAGES (PROS)

✅ Pros	Details
💰 Best Price-to-Performance Ratio	20–30% cheaper than Japanese brands
🔧 Low Maintenance Cost	Cheap parts, widely available
&Fuel Efficient**	PFC + Eco mode saves 10–15% fuel
🧠 Smart Tech	iController, GPS, telematics included
🏗️ Strong & Durable	SANY's proven boom/arm structure
🌐 Global Service Network	200+ service centers worldwide
🔄 Good Resale Value	High demand in developing markets

❌ 13. DISADVANTAGES (CONS)

❌ Cons	Details
🏷️ Brand Perception	Still seen as "budget" vs. CAT/Komatsu in some markets
🔧 Parts Availability	Can be slower in Western markets vs. Japanese brands
📉 Resale in Developed Markets	Lower than CAT/Komatsu in Europe/USA
🔊 Cab Noise	Slightly louder than top-tier competitors

🌍 14. APPLICATIONS

Application	Suitability
🏗️ General Construction	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Road Building	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⛰️ Mining & Quarry	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏚️ Demolition	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌿 Landscaping	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕳️ Pipeline Laying	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌾 Agriculture	⭐⭐⭐
🌊 Dredging	⭐⭐⭐ (with long reach)

🎯 15. SUMMARY / VERDICT

	Rating
Overall	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Value for Money	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Reliability	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Technology	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
After-Sales	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

🏅 Bottom Line:
The SANY SY215 is arguably the BEST VALUE medium excavator in the world today. It delivers 90% of the performance of CAT 320 / Komatsu PC210 at 70% of the price, with modern smart technology and excellent fuel efficiency. It's the #1 choice for contractors in developing markets and an increasingly popular option worldwide.

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