Crawler Excavator
SANY — SY135C · National IV
SANY SY135C — 13.5-Ton Crawler Excavator
The SY135C is SANY’s flagship 13-ton crawler excavator, a multi-year market leader in its class exported to 100+ countries. Engineered around “New Power, New Technology, New Styling,” the National IV upgrade delivers superior fuel efficiency, enhanced durability, and a premium operator experience. Ideal for urban construction, roadworks, earthmoving, quarrying, and mining applications.
Basic Information
| Brand / Model |
SANY — SY135C |
| Operating Weight |
13,500 kg |
| Standard Bucket Capacity |
0.6 m³ |
| Emission Standard |
National IV (China IV) / Equivalent to Tier 4 |
| Gradeability |
70% (35°) |
| Ground Pressure |
41.7 kPa |
| Travel Speed (High / Low) |
5.5 / 3.5 km/h |
| Swing Speed |
12 rpm |
| Bucket Digging Force |
103 kN |
| Arm Digging Force |
67 kN |
| Certification |
ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) · CE · ISO |
Engine & Powertrain
| Engine Model |
Isuzu 4JJ1 |
| Type |
4-cylinder, 4-stroke, water-cooled, common rail EFI, turbocharged |
| Rated Power |
86 kW (115 HP) @ 2,200 rpm |
| Max Torque |
375 Nm @ 1,800 rpm |
| Displacement |
2.999 L |
| Fuel Injection |
High-pressure common rail — millisecond-precision fuel control, lower fuel consumption |
| Emission Aftertreatment |
Dedicated aftertreatment control strategy — cleaner emissions |
| Air Intake |
Air pre-cleaner + dry-type dual-element air filter |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
15 L |
Hydraulic System
| System Type |
Positive-flow hydraulic system — precise power matching, 5–8% energy efficiency gain |
| Main Pump |
Known-brand large-displacement main pump |
| Main Valve |
High-performance main valve — large-diameter spool, greater flow capacity, lower pressure loss |
| Oil Circuit Design |
Simplified oil passages — logic valve removed, eliminates fixed throttling losses |
| Filtration |
Suction filter + return filter + pilot filter |
| Auxiliary Circuit |
Spare port on control valve — breaker-ready |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
200 L |
| Work Mode |
H / S / L / B mode selector — tailors power to application |
Digging Performance & Working Range
Boom: 4,600 mm | Arm: 2,500 mm | Counterweight: 2,500 kg
| Max. Digging Height |
8,800 mm |
| Max. Dumping Height |
6,600 mm |
| Max. Digging Depth |
5,500 mm |
| Max. Vertical Wall Digging Depth |
5,085 mm |
| Max. Digging Radius |
8,350 mm |
| Min. Swing Radius |
2,500 mm |
| Max. Height at Min. Radius |
6,500 mm |
Bucket & Attachment
| Standard Bucket |
0.6 m³ — low-resistance wear-resistant design |
| Bucket Shape |
Secondary arc-optimized profile — reduced digging resistance and power loss |
| Front Cutting Edge |
SANY’s proprietary convex-rib structure — prevents excessive wear, extends service life |
| Dust Seal |
New open-type O-ring with cord-fabric construction — slower wear rate |
| Bushings |
Honeycomb high-load wear-resistant bushings — self-lubricating surface, extended motion-part life |
| Boom |
4.6 m — reinforced fully-welded box-section |
| Arm |
2.5 m — reinforced fully-welded box-section |
| Central Lubrication |
Grease points centrally grouped — remote grease supply to hard-to-reach areas |
Dimensions
| Overall Length (transport) |
7,890 mm |
| Overall Width (transport / operation) |
2,490 mm |
| Overall Height (transport) |
2,890 mm |
| Upper Structure Width |
2,490 mm |
| Height to Cab Top |
2,900 mm |
| Standard Track Pad Width |
500 mm (optional 600 / 700 mm) |
| Track Gauge |
1,990 mm |
| Min. Ground Clearance |
450 mm |
| Tail Swing Radius |
2,210 mm |
| Wheelbase (undercarriage) |
2,930 mm |
| Track Length |
3,665 mm |
| Track Plates (per side) |
44 |
| Carrier Rollers / Track Rollers (per side) |
1 / 7 |
| Undercarriage Track Type |
H-type track guiding mechanism + hydraulic track tensioner |
| Undercarriage Upgrade |
Taller-tooth drive sprocket + reinforced tensioner — eliminates track jumping. New curved rock guard profile — resolves guard-to-track interference wear. |
Fluid Capacities
| Fuel Tank |
280 L |
| Hydraulic Tank |
200 L |
| Engine Oil |
15 L |
| Coolant |
30 L |
| Travel Reduction Gear Oil |
2 × 2.6 L |
| Swing Reduction Gear Oil |
3 L |
Cab & Operator Comfort
| Cab Structure |
Sound-insulated steel cab — 6 silicone-oil rubber vibration dampers; full ROPS compliant |
| Seat |
Air-suspension seat — vibration +30% reduced, comfort +30% improvement |
| Sealing |
New structure & technology — sealing performance +30%. University-collaboration vibration & noise tech — noise reduced by 1 dB |
| AC System |
Upgraded air ducting — universal damping vents, optimized layout, higher airflow, stronger cooling. Screen-controlled AC with fresh-air intake function. |
| Display |
10-inch HD touchscreen — rear camera, one-key start, Bluetooth, USB, multimedia |
| Windows |
Reinforced light-tint glass — openable top, front-upper window, and left-side window. Rear emergency exit window. |
| Exterior Upgrade |
Co-designed with leading automotive studio. Cover door height increased to 1,000 mm; cover volume 2,470×2,480×1,200 mm — space +10% |
| Interior Features |
Cup holder · phone tray · sunroof sunshade · 24V power outlet · reading light · storage box · toolbox · fire extinguisher · escape hammer |
| Safety |
Seat belt · rearview mirrors (left + right) · safety decals · fan guard · anti-slip steps |
| Cab Guard |
Upper cab guard net · lower cab guard net (optional) |
Key Upgrades — National IV Generation
“New Power” — Isuzu 4JJ1 engine with dedicated National IV aftertreatment control strategy. Greater power and torque margin ensures ample power reserves. High-pressure common rail EFI achieves millisecond-precision fuel control for lower consumption.
“New Technology” — Positive-flow hydraulic system with precise power matching: 5–8% comprehensive energy efficiency gain. Known-brand large-displacement main pump + high-performance main valve with large-diameter spool: greater flow, lower pressure loss. Undercarriage upgraded with taller-tooth drive sprocket and reinforced tensioner to eliminate track jumping.
“New Styling” — Cab co-designed with a leading automotive design studio. Cover height increased to 1,000 mm; internal space +10%. 10-inch HD touchscreen, rear camera, one-key start, Bluetooth, USB multimedia. Air-suspension seat (+30% comfort), cab sealing (+30%), noise reduced by 1 dB.
Applications
The SY135C is engineered for a wide range of medium-duty tasks:
- Urban Construction — Foundation excavation, trenching, backfilling, pipe laying
- Roadworks — Slope grading, ditch cleaning, culvert installation
- Earthmoving — Site leveling, material handling, loading trucks
- Quarrying & Mining — Secondary breaking, stone handling, stockpile management
- Agriculture & Forestry — Land clearing, irrigation trenching, orchard preparation
- Demolition — Light demolition with hydraulic breaker attachment (breaker piping standard-ready)
- Landscaping — Pond digging, terracing, rock placement
Why Choose the SY135C
| Market Proven |
| Multi-year market leader in the 13-ton class. Exported to 100+ countries. Winner of 2015 TOP 50 Annual Product award. |
| Fuel Efficient |
| Isuzu common rail + positive-flow hydraulics deliver 5–8% energy savings. Auto-idle and acceleration systems further reduce consumption. |
| Built to Last |
| 1,500+ hours field testing per machine. 300,000+ fatigue cycles on key components. Upgraded undercarriage and wear-resistant bucket design. |
| Operator-First Design |
| 10″ touchscreen, rear camera, one-key start, air-suspension seat, upgraded AC, Bluetooth/USB. ROPS-certified quiet cab. |
| Global After-Sales |
| SANY “5231” lifetime service: up to 11 free inspections in 10,000 hours, 3-year/7,000-hour extended warranty on mid-large excavators. “110” rapid response — sub-100 km service radius. |
| Easy Maintenance |
| Wide-opening covers for ground-level access. All filters (air, fuel, oil, pilot) within reach. Centralized grease points. Sloped track frame sheds debris. |
Smart Fleet Management
The SY135C integrates with SANY’s proprietary EVI (Easy Vehicle Information) telematics system. Through the EVI mobile app, fleet managers and owners can:
- Remote machine status monitoring — real-time location, hours, fuel level, alerts
- One-tap service booking — schedule maintenance and repairs directly from the app
- Intelligent construction management — lower total cost of ownership through data-driven insights
- AR remote diagnostics — zero-distance expert support
Interested in the SANY SY135C?
Factory-direct pricing, pre-shipment inspection, worldwide delivery.
