SANY SW940L vs Volvo L90H

The Volvo L90H is the heavier machine, at 15.1 t against 14.6 t.

The SANY SW940L is ahead on: more torque, digs deeper, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport. The Volvo L90H is ahead on: dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the SANY SW940L and the Volvo L90H drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	SANY SW940L	Volvo L90H
Operating weight	14,600 kg	15,120 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	1,120 Nm+40%	800 Nm
Digging depthHigher is better	0.122 m+9%	0.112 m
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	2.688 m	2.9 m+8%
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	3.837 m	4.04 m+5%
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2.3 m³	2.8 m³+22%
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better	10,145 kg	11,780 kg+16%
Breakout forceHigher is better	107 kN	138 kN+29%
Pump flowHigher is better	220 L/min+29%	171 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	236 L+6%	222 L
Width over tyresLower is better	2.476 m+1%	2.49 m
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.36 m	3.28 m+2%

All specifications

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Differences only(71)

FigureSANY SW940L Volvo L90H

Dimensions

Ground clearance0.407 m0.45 m

Height to top of cab3.36 m3.28 m

Height to beacon3.639 mGround to beaconNot published

Rear axle to rear bumper2.036 m1.88 m

Wheelbase3 m3.05 m

Front axle to articulation pivot1.48 mCentre line of front axle to centre pivotNot published

Overall length (without bucket)6.48 mShipping length without attachmentNot published

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.843 mShipping length with bucket7.59 m

Max dump height5.296 mNot published

Hinge pin height (max lift)3.837 m4.04 m

Dump clearance at max lift2.688 m2.9 m

Digging depth0.122 mLevel bucket0.112 m

Reach at max lift1.21 mAt 45° discharge0.99 m

Clearance circle (outside of tyres)5.389 mNot published

Clearance circle (counterweight)5.483 mNot published

Max. circle6.087 mNot published

Bucket width2.545 m2.75 m

Counterweight width2.1 mNot published

Width over tyres2.476 mOverall tyre width2.49 m20.5 R25 L3 tyres

Roll back at max lift62°Not published

Dump angle at full lift44°45°

Roll back at carry height46°Not published

Roll back at ground42°Not published

Tail angle to rear wheel28°Not published

Max steering angle40°Not published

Bucket hinge pin to rear endNot published6.17 m

Dump height at reach N (position G)Not published2.132 m

Bucket bottom height at max liftNot published3.73 m

Operating heightNot published5.38 m

Reach at 45° discharge, position GNot published1.66 m

Digging depth, max dump (S)Not published1.18 m

Tread widthNot published1.96 m

Clearance circle (diameter)Not published12.24 m

Turning radius (outside of tyres)Not published5.43 m

Turning radius (inside of tyres)Not published2.94 m

Weight

Operating weight14,600 kg15,120 kg

Engine

Engine modelCummins B6.7Volvo D6E6-cylinder in-line turbo diesel, common rail

EmissionsEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage VTier 3 / Stage IIIA

Cylinders6Not published

Displacement6.7 L5.7 L

Engine power129 kW (173 hp)Not published

Max torque1,120 Nm800 NmAt 1,600 rpm (gross and net)

Gross powerNot published134 kW (180 hp)ISO 14396, at 1,600-1,900 rpm

Net powerNot published134 kW (180 hp)ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,600-1,900 rpm

Performance

Bucket capacity2.3 m³2.8 m³

Breakout force107 kN138 kN

Static tipping load (straight)10,145 kg11,780 kg

Static tipping load (full turn)8,571 kg10,070 kg

Rated payload4.2 tNot published

Top speed25 mph (forward 4th); reverse 3rd 17 mphFlyer prints speeds in mph only50 km/h

Raise time5.4 sNot published

Lower (float down) time3.2 sNot published

Dump time1.6 sNot published

Total hydraulic cycle time10.2 s12 sLift 5.7 s, tilt 2.3 s, lower empty 4 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow220 L/minMax flow171 L/minPump 2, at 10 MPa and 1,900 rpm

Max pressure250 bar310 bar

Articulation angle40°Each direction (+/- 40)40°±40°

Transmission

TransmissionZF 4WG190 countershaft powershift; automatic, manual and kick-down shift modes; 4 forward / 3 reverseVolvo HTE 125C countershaft powershift (HTL 125 with lock-up), APS automatic 1-4

AxlesNot publishedVolvo AWB 25 front / AWB 20 rear; 100% front differential lock

Rear axle oscillationNot published13°

Tyres

Tyres20.5R25 L3 radial20.5 R25 L3

Service capacities

Fuel tank236 L222 L

Cooling system31 L30 LEngine coolant

Engine oil15 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, front35 L35 L

Differentials and final drives, rear35 L27 L

Hydraulic tank110 L90 L

DEF/AdBlue tank22 LNot published

Engine oil, with filterNot published20 LEngine oil

Angles

Rack-back angle at full liftNot published57°

Rack back angle at ground levelNot published44°

Rack-back angle at carryNot published49°

Max dump angle at groundNot published67°

Sources: SANY SW940L Stage V flyer (4 pages, version 2025-12-30), SANY Group global site · Volvo L90H product guide (Tier 2/Tier 3 markets) Ref. 20061992_C, 2026.01

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

SANY SW940LVolvo L90HSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

SANY SW940L vs Volvo L90H: questions

Which is bigger, the SANY SW940L or Volvo L90H?

By operating weight the Volvo L90H is the biggest at 15.1 t, then the SANY SW940L at 14.6 t.

Which digs deeper, the SANY SW940L or Volvo L90H?

The SANY SW940L: SANY SW940L 0.122 m, Volvo L90H 0.112 m (digging depth), a 9% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the SANY SW940L or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: SANY SW940L 2.3 m³, Volvo L90H 2.8 m³ (bucket capacity), a 22% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the SANY SW940L or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: SANY SW940L 10,145 kg, Volvo L90H 11,780 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 16% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the SANY SW940L or Volvo L90H?

The SANY SW940L: SANY SW940L 236 L, Volvo L90H 222 L (fuel tank), a 6% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the SANY SW940L or Volvo L90H?

The SANY SW940L: SANY SW940L 2.476 m, Volvo L90H 2.49 m (width over tyres), a 1% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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