SANY SY80U 8.8 Tonne Excavator Hire
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- Short Tail Swing + Swing Boom
- Load-Sensing Hydraulics
- Stage V Yanmar Power
Description
The SANY SY80U is an 8.8-tonne excavator that gives you near 10-tonne digging power in a compact, short tail swing package. It has a swing boom for offset digging next to walls and fences. Load-sensing hydraulics and 72.7 kN of bucket digging force make it a strong fit for civil works, commercial builds, utility trenching and bulk earthmoving where space is tight.
Miniquip offers the SY80U on flexible wet hire (with a licensed, experienced operator) or dry hire (machine only) to suit your scope and schedule. It’s delivered across metropolitan Perth and regional WA from our Forrestdale yard.
Specification
| Specification | SANY SY80U |
| Operating Weight | 8,800 kg |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV98CT-VSY (Stage V) |
| Engine Power | 53.7 kW (72 HP) |
| Transport Length | 6,500 mm |
| Width | 2,220 mm |
| Height (cab) | 2,550 mm |
| Max Digging Depth | 4,535 mm |
| Max Digging Reach | 7,290 mm |
| Max Dumping Height | 5,430 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force (ISO) | 72.7 kN |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.5 km/h |
| Tail Swing | Short tail swing, swing boom |
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Miniquip operates its own dedicated fleet of tilt-tray trucks and heavy transport trailers, ensuring your hire equipment arrives on site safely, on time, and ready to work. Operating directly out of our central facility at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale, we provide comprehensive transport logistics across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia.
- Flexible Delivery Windows: To fit around your site schedule, we offer early morning drop-offs before site start times as well as late afternoon deliveries so your machinery is staged and ready for the next day.
- Rapid Metro Mobilisation: With our in-house transport fleet, we frequently accommodate same-day delivery requests across the Perth metro area.
- Depot Self-Collection: Prefer to haul it yourself? Self-collection is available directly from our Forrestdale yard during operating hours. Ensure your vehicle or trailer meets the required towing and payload capacities for the machine.
When you dry hire from Miniquip, you get complete backing from an experienced Western Australian team with over 35 years in compact earthmoving. Every machine in our modern fleet undergoes rigorous mechanical checks, hydraulic testing, and thorough cleaning in our Forrestdale workshop before dispatch.
- Direct Office Line: Call 1300 66 4473 (or (08) 9434 9800) to speak directly with our Perth hire team.
- Technical & Operational Guidance: Need advice on machine operation, flow controls, or attachment matching? Our knowledgeable service team is on hand to guide your operators.
- On-Site Field Service: In the unlikely event of an operational issue, our mobile field service technicians are equipped to respond rapidly to minimise downtime on your project.
- General Enquiries: Email project details or hire requests to [email protected] for quick turnaround quotes.
1. How quickly can I get equipment delivered to my job site?
We manage our own dedicated transport fleet, allowing us to offer flexible, fast turnaround times. In many cases across metropolitan Perth, we can arrange same-day delivery. We also schedule early morning drop-offs so your crew can hit the ground running at first light. Contact our team on 1300 66 4473 to confirm immediate machinery availability.
2. Why should I choose dry hire over wet hire for my project?
Dry hire gives you total control over your project timeline, site safety, and budget. You operate the machinery using your own qualified team without paying high hourly rates for outsourced operators. Miniquip specialises exclusively in dry hire, providing late-model, workshop-tested equipment on flexible daily, weekly, or long-term rates.
3. What happens if I need to extend my hire period or return early?
We understand civil and construction project timelines change due to weather or scope shifts. Extending your hire is as simple as calling or emailing our team before your scheduled completion date. If your project finishes early, simply contact us to arrange prompt site pickup or yard return.
4. How do I book machinery, and what information do I need to provide?
Booking is straightforward. You can request a quote online or speak directly with our Perth booking team on 1300 66 4473. All we need is your site location, preferred delivery date and time, expected hire duration, and machinery requirements. We will provide an itemised, competitive quote with no hidden extras.
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Why choose an 8.8 tonne short tail swing excavator from Miniquip
The 8.8T class sits in a sweet spot. It’s big enough for bulk cut, deep trenching and hammer work, and small enough to float on a single truck and work inside tight commercial and medium-density sites. The SY80U adds a swing boom, so you can dig hard against kerbs, fences and footings without repositioning the machine. That saves time on drainage, services and road-widening jobs.
Ideal applications:
- Civil infrastructure and road widening works
- Commercial drainage, water mains and utility trenching
- Bulk site cut, subgrade preparation and backfilling
- Rock, concrete and footing breakout (with hammer)
- Tight-access commercial and medium-density residential sites
Frequently asked questions
Rates depend on hire length, wet or dry hire, attachments and transport. Contact Miniquip for a quote tailored to your project.
Yes. Miniquip delivers from Forrestdale to sites across metropolitan Perth and regional WA. Transport is quoted with your hire.
It’s 2,220 mm overall, with a short tail swing and swing boom for working in confined sites.
The SY80U digs to a maximum depth of 4,535 mm with the standard arm.
You’ll need a competent, experienced operator. Most sites ask for a verification of competency (VOC) or the RIIMPO320F excavator unit. If you don’t have one, choose wet hire and we’ll supply the operator.
Why Hire From Miniquip
Reliable Machinery
Competitive Rates
200+ Assets Ready
