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SANY Mini Excavator Rentals in Tulsa
SANY of Tulsa rents new SANY mini excavators to crews across Tulsa. Our mini excavator rental fleet includes the 2 ton SY16C, the 3 ton SY26U, and the 4.2 ton SY35U in cab and canopy versions, with dig depths from 7′ 9″ to 10′ 2″. Best for residential trenching, landscaping, drainage, and footings where tight access is necessary.
Short-term and long-term rentals are available, with delivery, setup, and field service across Tulsa and rental purchase options on every machine.

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How Mini Excavator Rentals Work
Mini Excavator Rental Terms
Rent a SANY mini excavator for a single job or a full season. Short-term and long-term terms are available on the SY16C, SY26U, and SY35U.
Rent-to-Own a Mini Excavator
Rental purchase options apply part of your rental payments toward the purchase price, so you can run the machine on your own jobs before deciding to buy.
Service and Parts During Rental
Field service is available throughout the rental, and SANY mini excavator parts are stocked at our Catoosa dealership.
1
Send a Rental Request
Call 918-345-2795 or fill out the rental request form with the job, the machine size, and your dates.
2
Confirm the Machine and Terms
We confirm availability, match a mini excavator to the job, and set up the rental term.
3
Delivery and Setup
We deliver to jobsites across Tulsa and NE Oklahoma and set the machine up at drop-off, so it’s ready when the crew arrives.
4
Support, Return, or Buy
Field service and parts are available during the rental. When the job wraps, return the machine or apply rental payments toward buying it.
SANY Mini Excavators for Rent
Rent a 2 Ton Mini Excavator
SANY SY16C
Weight: 4,023 lb
Dig depth: 7′ 9″
Horsepower: 19.6 hp
Rent a 3 Ton Mini Excavator
SANY SY26U
Weight: 6,085 lb
Dig depth: 9′ 3″
Horsepower: 20.4 hp
Rent a 4.2 Ton Mini Excavator
SANY SY35U (Cab or Canopy)
Weight: 8,499 lb
Dig depth: 10′ 2″
Horsepower: 24.4 hp

Rent a 2 Ton Mini Excavator: SANY SY16C
When you rent a 2 ton mini excavator from SANY of Tulsa, you’re getting the SANY SY16C, the smallest machine in our rental fleet at 4,023 lb with 7′ 9″ of dig depth. Its retractable undercarriage narrows to fit through backyard gates and side yards, then widens back out for stability once it starts digging.
It tows behind a pickup on a light trailer, so a crew can move it between residential jobs in the same day. Rubber tracks keep lawn and hardscape damage to a minimum on finished properties.
Best for: Landscaping, planting beds, drainage swales, backyard access, and small trenching jobs.
Rent a 3 Ton Mini Excavator: SANY SY26U
Choose the SANY SY26U when you need to rent a 3 ton mini excavator with zero tail swing. The counterweight stays inside the track width through the full rotation, which keeps the machine clear of walls, fences, and traffic while it digs on tight residential lots.
It weighs 6,085 lb with 9′ 3″ of dig depth, enough for most residential water, sewer, and electrical service line work. A standard dozer blade handles backfill and cleanup without a second machine.
Best for: Service lines, retaining wall footings, drainage, and residential trenching.


Rent a 4.2 Ton Mini Excavator: SANY SY35U Cab or Canopy
To rent a 4.2 ton mini excavator for footings and deeper utility trenches, go with the SANY SY35U. It digs to 10′ 2″ at 8,499 lb, with zero tail swing for work along foundations and property lines, and still fits on residential sites.
It comes in two versions. The SY35U Cab adds an enclosed, climate-controlled cab for summer heat and winter trenching, and the SY35U Canopy covers the same digging with an open canopy.
Best for: Footings for additions and shops, deeper utility trenching, and storm shelter excavation.
Rent a Mini Excavator Now, Own It Later
Rental purchase options apply part of your rental payments toward the machine. Financing is available for all credit profiles.
Mini Excavator Rentals by Project
SANY mini excavators handle residential and light commercial digging across Tulsa, from backyard drainage to storm shelter excavation.
Mini Excavator Rentals for Landscaping
If you’re renting a mini excavator for a landscaping job, you’re probably working on a finished yard and trying not to tear up the grass. The SY16C and SY26U are the two we recommend. Both machines run on rubber tracks and have enough dig depth for planting beds, swales, and retaining wall footings.
Mini Excavator Rentals for Water and Sewer Lines
Running a new water or sewer line to a house means trenching from the street across the yard, usually past a fence, a driveway, and the foundation. For service line work, we usually rent out the SY26U or SY35U. Both machines have zero tail swing, so you can dig close to the house without the back end hitting the wall.
Mini Excavator Rentals for Backyard Access
On a lot of backyard jobs, the hardest part is getting the machine through the gate. The SY16C has a retractable undercarriage, so you can narrow the tracks to fit through the opening, then widen the tracks again for stability once you’re digging. You won’t have to pull any fence panels.
Mini Excavator Rentals for Footings and Additions
For a room addition, a detached garage, a deck, or a shop, the footings need to be dug to the right depth and width. We usually rent the SY26U or SY35U for footing work, with 9′ 3″ and 10′ 2″ of dig depth. When the foundation is done, the dozer blade on either machine handles the backfill and final grading.
Mini Excavator Rentals for Drainage Work
French drains, downspout lines, and yard swales mean digging long, shallow trenches across a finished lawn. The SY16C and SY26U are the right size for drainage work, small enough to fit between the house and the property line, with rubber tracks that go easy on the grass.
Mini Excavator Rentals for Storm Shelters
Putting in an in-ground storm shelter takes a clean hole deep enough to set the shelter below grade. We rent the SY35U for storm shelter jobs because the SY35U has 10′ 2″ of dig depth and the weight to dig through clay. If the install lands in the middle of summer or winter, the cab version keeps the operator comfortable.
Explore SANY Excavator Rentals
2-4 Ton Mini Excavator Rentals
Residential trenching, landscaping, and tight-access digging.
6-18 Ton Compact Excavator Rentals
Utility trenching, foundations, drainage, and site prep.
26-37 Ton Medium Excavator Rentals
Sewer and water mains, road work, and long reach pond work.
40.5-86.5 Ton Large Excavator Rentals
Mass excavation, pipeline, and heavy demolition.
Mini Excavator Rental Sizes and Specs
Mini Excavator Rental FAQs
What size mini excavator should I rent?
Match the machine to the job and the site access. The 2 ton SY16C fits through gates for landscaping and small trenching, the 3 ton SY26U covers most residential service line work, and the 4.2 ton SY35U handles footings and deeper trenching. Our team can recommend a machine once we know the job.
Will a mini excavator fit through my backyard gate?
The SY16C’s undercarriage retracts to narrow the machine for gates and side yards. Send us the width of the opening and we’ll confirm which machine fits.
Do you deliver mini excavator rentals?
Yes. We deliver mini excavators to jobsites across Tulsa and set them up at drop-off. The SY16C also tows behind a pickup on a light trailer if you’d rather haul it yourself.
Can I apply my rental toward buying a mini excavator?
Yes. Rental purchase options apply part of your rental payments toward the purchase price. Apply for financing or ask about RPO terms when you request your rental.
What happens if the machine needs service during the rental?
Field service is available throughout the rental, and SANY parts for our mini excavators are stocked at our Catoosa dealership. Contact our parts and service team and we’ll get the machine back to work.

