Comparison · Excavator
Caterpillar 349 vs SANY SY500H
The SANY SY500H is about 10% heavier than the Caterpillar 349 (52,500 vs 47,700 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Caterpillar 349 has about 6% more engine power (316 kW (424 hp) vs 298 kW (400 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and SANY in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 47,700 kg (105,200 lb) | 52,500 kg (115,700 lb) |
| Engine power | 316 kW (424 hp) | 298 kW (400 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 316 kW (424 hp) | — |
| Max. digging depth | 7.65 m (25 ft 1 in) | 8.26 m (27 ft 1 in) |
| Max. reach at ground level | 11.73 m (38 ft 6 in) | — |
| Bucket digging force (ISO) | 268 kN (60,250 lbf) | — |
| Bucket capacity | 3.08 m³ (4.03 yd³) GDC, reference configuration | — |
| Engine model | Cat C13, 12.5 L | — |
| Engine power (ISO 14396) | 317 kW (425 hp) | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V (market dependent) |
| Main system max. flow | 779 L/min (206 US gal/min) | — |
| Max. pressure – lift mode | 38,000 kPa (5,511 psi) | — |
| Stick digging force (ISO) | 199 kN (44,740 lbf) | — |
| Max. swing torque | 187 kN·m (138,000 lbf·ft) | — |
| Max. cutting height | 10.82 m (35 ft 6 in) | — |
| Max. loading height | 7.44 m (24 ft 5 in) | — |
| Depth for 2.44 m (8 ft) level bottom | 7.53 m (24 ft 8 in) | — |
| Max. vertical wall digging depth | 5.82 m (19 ft 1 in) | — |
| Shipping length | 11.92 m (39 ft 1 in) | — |
| Shipping height (top of cab) | 3.23 m (10 ft 7 in) | — |
| Transport width | 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) | 3.63 m (11 ft 11 in) |
| Tail swing radius | 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) | — |
| Track length / gauge | 5.36 m (17 ft 7 in) / 2.74 m (9 ft) | — |
| Counterweight | 8.6 or 9.0 t (18,960 or 19,842 lb) | — |
| Fuel tank | 715 L (188.9 US gal) | — |
| DEF tank | 46 L (12.2 US gal) | — |
| Hydraulic system / tank | 550 L / 217 L (145.3 / 57.3 US gal) | — |
| Engine oil | 40 L (10.6 US gal) | — |
| Rated power | — | 298 kW (400 hp) at 2,100 rpm |
| Bucket breakout force | — | 275 kN (61,822 lbf) |
| Engine | — | Cummins QSG12, 11.8 L |
| Transport length | — | ≈12.1 m (39 ft 10 in) |
| Transport height | — | ≈3.76–3.86 m (12 ft 4 in–12 ft 8 in) |
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| Full 349 review | Full SY500H review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.