SANY 8T Excavator Hire
Serious groundworks power.
8-tonne commercial excavator for heavy groundworks, commercial site prep, and serious civils work. The next step beyond mini excavator capability.
The SANY 8-tonne excavator is built for commercial groundworks, bulk earthworks, and larger civils projects. With 4.3 m dig depth and over 7 m reach, it handles everything from house plots to commercial site prep and deep drainage.
This is a full commercial machine — CPCS ticket required for most sites, HGV delivery standard, and genuine capacity for serious work. For self-builders, contractors and civils companies who need real dig performance across a day.
Key features
Ideal for
Commercial foundations
Commercial unit foundations, warehouse slabs, and industrial site prep.
Deep drainage
Large drainage installations, sewer connections, and soakaway systems.
Bulk earthmoving
Site levelling, access road cuttings, and large-scale muck-shifting.
Road & civils work
Utility trenching, road excavation, and civil engineering support.
Specifications
| Operating weight | 8,200 kg |
| Engine | Yanmar Stage V diesel, 52 kW |
| Max dig depth | 4,300 mm |
| Max dig reach | 7,150 mm |
| Track width | 2,290 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 130 L |
| Bucket options | 300–1,200 mm |
Questions about this machine
We strongly prefer operated hire for 8-tonne and above — the capability needs an experienced operator for safety and site efficiency. Contact us if you have CPCS-ticketed operators.
HGV delivery only. We handle this from our Chatham depot; delivery cost is quoted per postcode on booking.
Standard bucket range 300–1,200 mm, plus breaker, quick-hitch, grading bucket, and grab attachments. Specify on booking.
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