Used SANY SY335, SY365 and SY375 Excavator for Sale: China Export Guide

After the popular mid-size SANY SY215, many Africa and Latin America buyers move up to the mid-heavy and large band: SY235, SY245, SY335, SY365, SY375 and SY550. These 23–55 ton excavators suit quarry loading, highway cuts and heavy civil contracts, and Shanghai yards keep a steady stock with clear hour meters. This guide compares the sizes, lists what to check on a live video, and explains how to buy a used SANY SY335, SY365 or SY375 excavator from China.

SY235 / SY245 vs SY335 vs SY365 / SY375 / SY550

• SANY SY235 / SY245 (about 23–25 tons): the step up from SY215 for deeper cuts and higher truck loading. Examples: SY235C (2023, 417 h), SY235C Pro (2023, 1566 h) and SY245-10 (2023, 378 h).
• SANY SY335 / SY335H / SY335-9 (about 33–35 tons): the volume mid-heavy SANY for quarry and highway work. Examples: SY335H #941, SY335H (2022, 2200 h) and SY335-9 (2023, 537 h).
• SANY SY365 / SY375 / SY550 (about 36–55 tons): large dig force for deep cuts and heavy quarry loading. Examples: SY365H (2023, 1200 h), SY365H (2023, 1819 h), SY365H (2022) #16, SY375-10 (2021, 923 h) and SY550H (2021, 1523 h).

Prefer a lighter SANY first? See our SY215C export guide and the SY75–SY155 small/mid guide. Browse all units under used SANY excavators.

What to check on a live video

1. Serial plate, hour meter and monitor in one uncut clip, including any fault codes.
2. Cold start and smoke colour, then blow-by at the oil filler once warm.
3. Combined movements: boom up, stick in and swing together at full throttle with no hesitation.
4. Boom drift: hold a loaded bucket in the air for one minute and watch for creeping.
5. Pins, bushings and swing bearing play at the bucket, stick and upper structure.
6. Undercarriage: sprockets, rollers, idlers and shoe height — critical on 33–55 ton machines.
7. Hammer piping and stick nose wear if you plan breaker work.

Shipping from Shanghai

An SY235 or SY245 often ships on a flat rack or by RoRo; SY335 and above almost always need a flat rack, often with the counterweight or bucket removed. Ask for FOB Shanghai and CIF to ports such as Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Callao or Santos, and confirm age and inspection rules with your broker. Our Kenya, Ghana and South Africa import guide and Latin America guide cover the paperwork.

Request a walk-around video

Tell us the model, budget and destination port, and we will send available SY335, SY365 and SY375 units with a live video. WhatsApp / Tel: +86 180 1734 8066 · www.ychs-machinery.com