Cat 330 vs SANY SY335

The SANY SY335 is the heavier machine, at 33.6 t against 31.4 t.

The Cat 330 is ahead on: digs deeper, bigger bucket or body, more digging or pushing force, turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The SANY SY335 is ahead on: dumps higher.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 330 and the SANY SY335 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	Cat 330	SANY SY335
Operating weight	31,400 kg	33,600 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better	7.25 m+6%	6.815 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	6.94 m	7.359 m+6%
Bucket capacityHigher is better	1.8 m³+6%	1.7 m³
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	179 kN+17%	153 kN
Tail swing radiusLower is better	3.13 m+6%	3.315 m
Overall widthLower is better	3.39 m	3.396 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	3.06 m+12%	3.47 m
Overall length	10.42 m	10.667 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Differences only(67)

FigureCat 330 SANY SY335

Dimensions

Overall height (to top of cab)3.06 m3.47 m

Handrail height3.06 mNot published

Overall length10.42 m10.667 mTransport length

Tail swing radius3.13 m3.315 m

Ground clearance, counterweight1.12 mNot published

Ground clearance (minimum)0.49 m0.55 m

Track length4.86 m5.055 m

Track length on ground3.99 mNot published

Track gauge2.59 m2.59 m

Overall width3.39 m3.396 mTransport width

Shoe width0.8 m0.8 mStandard

Overall width of upperstructureNot published3.147 m

Tumbler distanceNot published4.14 m

Boom lengthNot published6.15 m

Stick lengthNot published3.2 m

Performance

Max digging depth7.25 m6.815 m

Max reach at ground level10.69 mNot published

Max digging height10 m10.497 m

Max dumping height6.94 m7.359 m

Min loading height2.29 mNot published

Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottom7.09 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth5.79 m5.8 m

Bucket capacity1.8 m³HD bucket1.7 m³

Bucket digging force179 kN153 kN

Arm digging force126 kN204 kN

Swing speed11.5 r/min10.8 rpm

Max swing torque110 kN·mNot published

Max digging reachNot published10.87 m

Min front swing radiusNot published4 m

Height at min swing radiusNot published8.405 m

Travel speed (high)Not published5.4 km/h

Travel speed (low)Not published3.2 km/h

Max travel forceNot published281 kN

GradeabilityNot published70% (35°)

Ground pressureNot published60.3 kPa

Weight

Operating weight31,400 kg33,600 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1L9Flyer prints only 'L9'

EmissionsEmits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIAStage V

Net power193.8 kW (260 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,000 rpmNot published

Net power (DIN)263 hp (metric)ISO 9249 (DIN)Not published

Gross power195 kW (261 hp)ISO 14396Not published

Gross power (DIN)265 hp (metric)ISO 14396 (DIN)Not published

Bore105 mmNot published

Stroke135 mmNot published

Displacement7 L8.9 L

Biodiesel capabilityUp to B20Not published

Engine powerNot published209 kW (280 hp)

Max torqueNot published1,472 NmAt 1,400 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow560 L/minMain system, maximum flowNot published

Max pressure35 000 kPaEquipmentNot published

Max pressure, equipment (lift mode)38 000 kPaNot published

Max pressure, travel35 000 kPaNot published

Max pressure, swing29 800 kPaNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank474 LNot published

Cooling system25 LNot published

Engine oil25 LNot published

Swing drive (each)10 LNot published

Final drive (each)5.5 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank310 LNot published

Hydraulic tank147 LNot published

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter1,000 hoursNot published

Fuel filters1,000 hoursNot published

Swing drive oil1,000 hoursFirst change at 500 hNot published

Final drive oil2,000 hoursEach side; first change at 500 hNot published

Hydraulic return filter3,000 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published

Coolant12,000 hoursNot published

Boom and stick linkage grease500 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Bucket linkage grease100 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Sources: Cat 330 Hydraulic Excavator (Tier 3) brochure AEXQ2461-05 (2024, build 07F) · SANY SY335LC flyer (Stage V, version 2026-02-11), SANY Group global site

Drawn to scale

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

Cat 330SANY SY335Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 330 vs SANY SY335: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 330 or SANY SY335?

By operating weight the SANY SY335 is the biggest at 33.6 t, then the Cat 330 at 31.4 t.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 330 or SANY SY335?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 7.25 m, SANY SY335 6.815 m (max digging depth), a 6% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 330 or SANY SY335?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 1.8 m³, SANY SY335 1.7 m³ (bucket capacity), a 6% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 330 or SANY SY335?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 3.13 m, SANY SY335 3.315 m (tail swing radius), a 6% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 330 or SANY SY335?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 3.39 m, SANY SY335 3.396 m (overall width), a 0% 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.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.