Used Sany 215 Excavator

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Detailed Introduction to SANY SY215 Crawler Excavator

The SANY SY215 (full model: SANY SY215C) is the flagship 21-ton class medium crawler excavator developed and manufactured by Sany Heavy Industry, one of the world’s top 3 construction machinery manufacturers. It is one of the best-selling medium excavator models in the global market, with cumulative global sales exceeding 300,000 units as of 2024. It is widely praised for its balanced performance, high fuel efficiency, strong durability and low total cost of ownership.

1. Core Technical Parameters (Latest Tier 4/Stage V/China IV Version)

Item	Specification
Operating Weight	21,500 – 22,000 kg
Standard Bucket Capacity	0.93 – 1.2 m³ (customizable for different scenarios)
Engine Model	Isuzu 4HK1 electronic injection diesel engine
Rated Power	118 kW @ 2000 rpm
Max. Torque	650 N·m @ 1600 rpm
Emission Standard	Compliant with EU Stage V, US Tier 4 Final, China IV and other regional emission requirements
Travel Speed	High: 5.6 km/h; Low: 3.3 km/h
Swing Speed	11.5 rpm
Max. Digging Depth	6630 mm
Max. Digging Height	9500 mm
Max. Digging Radius	10200 mm
Climbing Ability	70% (35°)
Fuel Tank Capacity	340 L
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	240 L

2. Key Performance Advantages

2.1 High Efficiency & Ultra-low Fuel Consumption

Equipped with Sany’s proprietary positive flow hydraulic system, which realizes 95%+ hydraulic transmission efficiency and perfect power matching with the engine. Compared with similar products of the same level, its operation efficiency is 10% higher, and comprehensive fuel consumption is 8-12% lower, saving about 8-10 liters of fuel per hour under conventional working conditions.
Supports 3 optional working modes: Power (P) mode for heavy-duty rock mining and loading, Economy (E) mode for municipal and landscaping work, Lifting (L) mode for heavy component hoisting, to intelligently adjust power output according to actual needs.
Standard automatic idle function: the engine automatically reduces to low idle speed if there is no operation for more than 3 seconds, further reducing unnecessary fuel loss.

2.2 Super Durability for Harsh Working Conditions

All key structural parts (boom, arm, undercarriage frame) are made of high-strength Q355B steel, optimized by finite element analysis, and welded by industrial robots, with a fatigue test life of more than 10,000 hours.
The reinforced four wheels and one belt (track rollers, idlers, sprockets, top rollers, track shoes) are wear-resistant, and the service life is 20% longer than that of ordinary models, which can adapt to harsh working conditions such as quarries, mines and frozen soil.

2.3 Safe & Comfortable Operation

The cab is ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) certified, with silicone oil shock absorption design, and the indoor operating noise is lower than 78 dB(A).
Equipped with multi-direction adjustable air suspension seat, fully automatic constant temperature air conditioning, 10-inch high-definition touch control display that supports real-time working condition monitoring and one-click fault self-diagnosis. The pilot control handle has low operating force, which effectively reduces the fatigue of long-term operation.
Optional 360° panoramic surround view system and blind area warning function to eliminate operating blind spots and improve construction safety.

2.4 Low Maintenance & Operating Cost

All maintenance points are centrally arranged and can be accessed from the ground without climbing the machine, which greatly improves maintenance efficiency.
Long maintenance intervals: engine oil replacement every 500 hours, hydraulic oil replacement every 5000 hours, hydraulic filter replacement every 2000 hours, which reduces annual maintenance costs by more than 15% compared with similar products.
Sany has more than 2,000 service outlets in over 150 countries around the world, providing 24-hour on-site service and sufficient spare parts supply. The 3-year residual value of the SY215 is 10-15% higher than that of other similar domestic models, and the asset preservation performance is outstanding.

3. Application Scenarios

The SANY SY215 is suitable for almost all medium and small construction scenarios:

Municipal engineering: road construction, pipe laying, landscaping, small building demolition
Infrastructure construction: highway, railway, bridge, water conservancy project construction
Mining and quarrying: ore loading, surface stripping, stone handling
Agriculture and forestry: land reclamation, terracing, forest clearing, farm water conservancy construction
Material handling: bulk cargo loading, prefabricated component hoisting

4. Optional Configurations

Bucket types: heavy-duty rock bucket, trenching narrow bucket, grab bucket, grid bucket
Attachments: hydraulic breaker, auger, ripper, log grapple, quick coupler
Customized configurations: -35℃ cold start kit for alpine regions, enhanced high-temperature resistant hydraulic system for tropical regions, heated seat, on-board cold storage box, anti-collision system, etc.

The SANY SY215 has won many industry awards such as "China Construction Machinery Product of the Year" and "Global Top 50 Construction Machinery Products", and is the first choice for small and medium-sized engineering contractors and individual operators around the world.

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Used Sany 215 Excavator

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