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SANY SY500H excavator is “cost-effective work horse”

Among SANY Europe’s large line-up of hydraulic excavators will be the 50tonne class SY500H. Launched in Europe in Q3 2017, the high configuration digging machine is said to be more energy saving, environmental friendly and efficient than its predecessors. The SY500H draws on a powerful 298kW EU Stage IV/Tier 4 Final Cummins engine and has a 2.2m³ capacity bucket. Having already been sold to quarrying and construction sector customers in Germany, France and Spain, SANY Europe believes the SY500H will
April 9, 2018 Read time: 1 min
SANY SY500H hydraulic excavator

Among 1170 SANY Europe’s large line-up of hydraulic excavators will be the 50tonne class SY500H. Launched in Europe in Q3 2017, the high configuration digging machine is said to be more energy saving, environmental friendly and efficient than its predecessors. The SY500H draws on a powerful 298kW EU Stage IV/Tier 4 Final Cummins engine and has a 2.2m³ capacity bucket.

Having already been sold to quarrying and construction sector customers in Germany, France and Spain, SANY Europe believes the SY500H will remain in big demand due to its low fuel consumption and robust make up. The OEM says the machine can be favourably described as a “cost-effective work horse”, with the further advantage of being easy to operate.

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