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Payment protected by staged delivery proof
Pay the balance after machine proof, not on blind trust.
Used excavator buyers need more than a product photo. Liehuang uses a staged payment workflow: deposit to reserve the machine, inspection evidence before balance, and export documents plus shipment tracking before release.
Verified machine videoLoading and customs filesBalance paid after confirmation
Quote & machine selectionChoose the model, hours, attachments and export destination before we reserve stock.
Deposit to lock stockA deposit holds the exact machine while inspection media and documents are prepared.
Inspection proof sentReceive walkaround video, hour-meter photos, serial details and loading plan.
Balance after confirmationPay the remaining balance only after you confirm the machine condition and export evidence.
Shipment & customs trackingWe share loading photos, bill of lading progress and customs support until release.
For high-value used equipment, trust is built by evidence. Ask for the current stock list, payment schedule and export document sample before you decide.Request stock proof
Used Sany Excavators for Sale — Inspected & Export-Ready
Buy used Sany excavators in Bulk from China. From 1.8 ton to 54 ton SY16C SY500H. All machines are hours-verified, function-tested, and ready for shipment to your port.
Request a Quote & FOB Price SY16C–SY500HModels in stock
1.8–54 t
Operating weight range
1.8–54 t
Hours verification
ECU + service records
Trade terms
FOB / CIF worldwide ocean freight
Inspection
30+ checkpoints + pre-shipment report
Buying a Used Sany Excavator — What Global Buyers Should Know
For importers and distributors, buying used Sany excavators direct from China represents a low-cost, high-speed route to market in the heavy-volume brand industry. The key to mitigate buyer risk: the machine’s service history-not its badge. The brand has been China's #1 excavator brand for 9 consecutive years and sold 98,705 excavators in 2020, an approximately 15% slice of the global market. You’ll find their hydraulics, Isuzu-built diesel engines and undercarriage components are the very same workhorse parts that serve customers throughout North America, the Middle East and Africa.
International buyers most commonly face the issue of trust. Contractors often report sourcing a machine unseen online, then receiving it weeks or months later only to find it has used parts or altered hour meters. This is a supply chain issue, not a Sany equipment problem-and it is precisely what we prevent through a disciplined approach to sourcing. Every machine we offer is hours-verified against its onboard ECU and records, function-tested under load, and accompanied by photos and videos before any funds exchange hands. You aren’t purchasing a type; you’re buying the exact machine.
"We decline more machines than we send out. If the hour meter doesn’t correspond with the ECU data or the pin wear, that machine doesn’t go into the container because a machine in dispute at a foreign port is going to cost everyone involved far more than a slim margin."
This page focuses on the three key buying decisions that typically cause delays: choosing the right Sany model for your needs, understanding the real cost of a used machine landed at your location, and how we ensure confidence in the condition before you commit. If you know your tonnage requirement, you can compare machines across our full used excavator inventory by weight.
Sany Excavator Models We Export — Mini to Mining Class
Sany’s crawler series is divided into four categories, and selecting the wrong one is the most costly mistake in this industry. Too small and your machine will struggle to break out material. Too big and you’ll waste fuel and freight you didn’t need. The table below helps you match the right machine with the right work based on Sany’s official specifications and real-world applications.
Sany SY60C
~6 t class · 55 hp · 13'1" dig depth
Compact powerhouse for utilities, landscaping and tight urban sites.
Sany SY75C / SY95
~7.5–9 t class · zero-tail-swing option
Small-class machine for trenching, site prep and light demolition.
Sany SY135C / SY155C
~13.5–15 t class · steady-production crawler
The volume seller for general construction and roadwork.
Sany SY305H
~30 t class · high digging force
Bulk earthmoving and infrastructure with heavy-duty boom.
Sany SY365 / SY365C
36.7 t · 275 hp · 23'11" dig depth
Quarry, demolition and large-site production work.
Sany SY485 / SY500H
~48–54 t · up to 400 hp
Mining and mass excavation where uptime per hour rules.
| Model | Class | Operating weight | Net power | Max dig depth | Typical work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY16C | Micro | 4,023 lb (1.8 t) | 18.2 hp | 7'9" | Indoor / backyard utility |
| SY26U | Mini | 6,085 lb (2.7 t) | 19.4 hp | 9'4" | Landscaping, small foundations |
| SY35U | Mini | 8,499 lb (3.85 t) | 23.3 hp | 10'3" | Most-requested mini — trenching |
| SY60C | Compact | 13,228 lb (6 t) | 55.1 hp | 13'1" | Utility trenches, site prep |
| SY215C LC | Medium | 51,919 lb (23.5 t) | 163.6 hp | 21'8" | General construction |
| SY265C | Medium | 59,525 lb (27 t) | 194.4 hp | 22'0" | Roadwork, commercial sites |
| SY365C | Large | 80,910 lb (36.7 t) | 275 hp | 23'11" | Quarry, demolition |
| SY500H | Large | 120,152 lb (54.5 t) | 399.6 hp | 25'3.5" | Mining, mass earthmoving |
Specifications: SANY America / SANY UK product data and dealer comparison tables.
| If your work is… | Choose class | Example models | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor, alleyway, backfill | Micro / Mini (1.8–3.9 t) | SY16C, SY26U, SY35U | Zero/short tail swing fits tight access |
| Utility, landscaping, light demo | Compact (6–9 t) | SY60C, SY95 | More hydraulic flow for attachments |
| General construction, roadwork | Medium (15–27 t) | SY155, SY215C, SY265C | Best reach-to-fuel balance for daily output |
| Quarry, demolition, mining | Large (37–54 t) | SY365, SY485, SY500H | Breakout force and bucket size cut $/yard |
Used Sany vs. New & Other Brands — The Value Case
The reason buyers cross-shop a used Sany is simple math: a low-hour used machine does the same work as a new unit at a fraction of the capital. On the US retail market, used Sany excavators list from roughly $16,700 to $195,000 depending on class and hours — a used SY35U mini ranges about $10,500–$68,500, while a near-new 27-ton SY265C dealer unit runs around $219,550 . Sourcing factory-direct from China removes the dealer markup layered into those domestic retail figures, which is where importers and distributors find their margin.
| Route | Capital outlay | Hours / condition | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sany (OEM / dealer) | Highest | 0 hrs, full OEM warranty (domestic) | Buyers needing warranty + finance in-market |
| Used Sany — US dealer retail | $16,700–$195,000 | Varies; dealer-priced | Buyers wanting local pickup |
| Used Sany — China factory-direct (Liehuang) | Below US retail (request FOB) | Hours-verified, inspected | Importers / distributors building margin |
No dealer markup
Factory-direct FOB pricing on inspected used Sany excavators — the same machines, sourced before the retail layer.
Comparison vs. published US dealer/marketplace retail listings. Exact FOB varies by model, hours and condition — request a quote on your shortlist.
Total landed cost is what we charge so we price accurately: Machine Price (FOB), Ocean Freight and your Local Duty/Clearance. Liehuang covers the first two and flags the third, so no surprises when the machine reaches your port. To get started, please see our used excavator Price Guide (per class):
How We Inspect & Refurbish Every Machine
"99% New" means nothing without validation and the forum threads are riddled with stories of buyers disappointed by misrepresentation of hours or undisclosed wear. These issues happen because machine hours and wear are easily disguised in photos or misrepresented in descriptions. Our process removes the guesswork with a verified 30+ checkpoint inspection process performed before any used Sany excavator is listed for sale.
What we verify, and how
You will receive an itemized report with pictures and video documenting our findings before you make any payment; if a machine does not meet our standards, it simply doesn’t get sent. This quality control is the reason for our extremely low dispute and return rate and high distributor repeat-purchase business.
Buyer Advisory — verify before you wire
Anyone who exports from China can send you an ECU hours photo, a photo of the serial plate, and a walk-around video of the engine running. If your potential supplier cannot produce those 3 within 24 hours, avoid them; we provide them with every transaction. Our checklist can be used to hold us to the standards we have set.
Export & Compliance — Shipping Sany Excavators Worldwide
Lead time and surprise fees are the 2nd most cited issues for buyers from China - a local contractor experienced a 3-month delay to the port plus broker fees he did not anticipate. Our specialists walk you through the logistics up front to establish realistic timeframes and fee estimates before the transaction is finalized.
The loading method follows the machine, not the other way around. Mini and compact machines (up to around 6 tons) come two to four to a 40ft high-cube container, with medium to large crawlers shipped via flat-rack or RoRo - usually one to a slot since the boom and track width will not fit in a standard box. We'll confirm your method, count and a realistic sailing date in your quote. New to importing? Our how-to import guides for excavator from China and international shipping take you through the steps.
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Used Sany Excavator Buying Questions
How much does a used Sany excavator cost?
On the US retail market, used Sany excavators run roughly $16,700 to $195,000 by class and hours, with a used SY35U mini around $10,500–$68,500 . Buying factory-direct from China sits below those retail figures because there is no dealer markup. Send us your model and target hours for an exact FOB price.
Are used Sany excavators reliable, or are Chinese excavators a gamble?
Sany is the world's top-selling excavator brand by volume and has led the Chinese market for nine straight years, holding roughly 15% of global excavator sales in 2020 . The engines, hydraulics and undercarriage are proven components, and owners report the machines hold up well for their class. On a used unit the real variable is its history — so we hours-verify and function-test every machine instead of trusting a "99% new" label.
I've heard importing from China can be a scam — how do I protect myself?
That fear is well-earned; buyers on equipment forums describe paying for one machine and receiving another, or waiting months with no clear timeline . Protect yourself with three non-negotiables before any deposit: an ECU hour photo beside the serial plate, an engine-running walk-around video, and a written specification of the exact unit. We provide all three as standard, and you approve the specific machine you are paying for.
Does the machine come with the Sany factory warranty?
No. The OEM 5-year/5,000-hour warranty covers new machines in their original market and does not transfer to a used export. You receive our pre-shipment inspection guarantee and ongoing parts support instead.
How many used excavators fit in a container, and how do you ship larger ones?
Mini and compact units ship two to four per 40-ft high-cube container, while medium and large crawlers ship on flat-rack or by RoRo, usually one per slot . Your quote confirms the method and a realistic sailing window.
What payment terms and lead time should I expect?
In-stock units typically ship within a few weeks of a confirmed order, plus ocean transit to your port. We quote FOB or CIF, accept standard international trade payment terms, and send loading photos before the vessel sails. Ask us for a dated timeline and terms on your specific order and destination.
