SANY SY18C – 1.8-tonne mini-excavator for confined construction sites and landscaping (new, 5-year warranty)
Narrow access roads, backyards, indoor spaces and garden sites – where large machines cannot reach, a compact mini-excavator really comes into its own. The SANY SY18C is the smallest and most manoeuvrable in the ‘SANY’ range: light enough to be transported on a suitable trailer, with a width-adjustable undercarriage that can be retracted to 980 mm – yet still equipped as standard with everything needed for precise work. Includes a 5-year warranty.
Compact 1.8-tonne mini-excavator for confined construction sites, landscaping and civil engineering
- Gardening and landscaping: manoeuvrable in small spaces, gentle on the ground thanks to rubber tracks – ideal for creating flowerbeds, paths and ponds.
- Narrow access routes and indoor spaces: The undercarriage can be retracted to 980 mm, allowing it to fit through gates, passageways and cellar entrances.
- Civil engineering and service connections: Trenching, foundations and pipework with a digging depth of up to 2,360 mm.
- Demolition and attachments: Thanks to the proportional auxiliary control circuit on the joystick and pipework, a hydraulic breaker, grapple or trench clearing bucket can be operated directly.
The three key figures
Operating weight of around 1.8 t. In short: weight determines stability and transportability. Weighing around 1,850 kg, the SY18C remains transportable with a suitable trailer and towing vehicle and can be moved flexibly between construction sites.
Digging depth 2,360 mm, reach 4,000 mm. For an excavator in this class, this is a substantial working range – deep enough for most domestic connection and garden work, and with a 4 m reach, it can also handle work at greater distances.
Yanmar engine, 14.6 kW. The tried-and-tested Yanmarthree-cylinder engine (3TNV80F, 2,400 rpm) with load-sensing hydraulics (max. 72 l/min oil flow) delivers powerful, responsive movements whilst keeping fuel consumption low.
Standard equipment
- Width-adjustable undercarriage (980–1,350 mm), rubber tracks
- Load-sensing hydraulic system, proportional auxiliary control circuit on the joystick
- Two travel speeds, swing brake, hydraulic joystick pilot control
- LED work lights, rotating beacon
- Adjustable armrests, lockable hoods and fuel filler caps, battery isolator switch
- Cylinder protection on the arm, safety valve on the dozer blade cylinder, lashing eyes
- Piping for crusher/shear circuit included
What to look out for before buying
- Plan your transport. Weighing around 1.8 t, the SY18C requires a suitable trailer and a towing vehicle with sufficient towing capacity. However, thanks to its narrow chassis stance, it can access almost any job site.
- Match the attachments. The proportional auxiliary control circuit allows the operation of a hammer, grapple and other attachments – when selecting attachments, ensure they are in the correct weight class (0.5–2 tonnes).
- Make the most of the working width. The retractable undercarriage (980 mm) is key for narrow access routes; for maximum stability during operation, it is extended to 1,350 mm.
Technical specifications
| Type | Compact/mini excavator, rubber tracks |
| Operating weight | approx. 1,850 kg |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV80F, 2,400 rpm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW |
| Max. oil flow (hydraulics) | 72 l/min (Load Sensing) |
| Max. digging depth | 2,360 mm |
| Max. reach | 4,000 mm |
| Min. swing radius | 1,705 mm |
| Bucket breakout force / arm pull-out force (ISO) | 15.2 kN / 9.2 kN |
| Bucket capacity | 0.04 m³ |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3,640 × 980–1,350 × 2,420 mm |
| Condition / Warranty | New, 5-year warranty |
| Item number | K-SY18C |
Frequently asked questions
What sort of work is the SY18C suitable for?
For gardening and landscaping, utility connections, trenches, small foundations and demolition work with suitable attachments. As the smallest ‘SANY’ mini-excavator, it is particularly well-suited to confined spaces.
Will the excavator fit through narrow access points?
Yes. The width-adjustable undercarriage can be retracted to 980 mm – meaning the SY18C fits through most gates and passageways. For operation, the undercarriage is extended to up to 1,350 mm, which increases stability.
How do I transport the SY18C?
With an operating weight of around 1.8 t, it can be transported using a suitable trailer and towing vehicle – ideal for businesses that need to move flexibly between construction sites.
Can I operate attachments such as a hydraulic hammer?
Yes. The proportional auxiliary control circuit on the joystick, including pipework, is fitted as standard – hammers, grapples or trenching buckets in the appropriate weight class can be connected directly.
What about the warranty?
The SY18C comes with a 5-year warranty – a strong argument for planning certainty and low running costs over its service life.
Financing, hire purchase and leasing
We arrange standard financing, hire purchase and leasing – tailored to the specific machine, term and credit rating. Get in touch and we’ll work out the figures with you: www.gsk-baumaschinen.de
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