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Home>Industry News>SANY Unveils Next-Gen Hydrogen & Electric Construction Machinery Lineup at Bauma China 2026
Against the backdrop of global decarbonization and the construction industry’s accelerated shift to sustainable operations, SANY Group, a global top-three manufacturer of construction machinery, made a landmark product debut at Bauma China 2026, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from November 24 to 27, 2026. Under the theme “Powering Green Futures: Electrified & Hydrogen Solutions for Global Construction”, the company unveiled its most comprehensive lineup of zero-emission construction machinery to date, underscoring its leadership in the global transition to low-carbon heavy equipment.
SANY’s 6,000-square-meter booth at Bauma China 2026 featured 35 cutting-edge machines, including 14 new hydrogen-powered models and 21 next-gen electric units, specifically engineered for high-intensity construction scenarios across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Key highlights included:
Building on its third-generation hydrogen fuel cell technology, SANY launched the XC978E-FCEV, a 7-tonne hydrogen loader tailored for large-scale infrastructure and industrial material handling. Equipped with a 130kW hydrogen fuel cell stack and a 1,200L high-pressure hydrogen storage system, the model delivers a continuous operating time of over 12 hours under standard loads, with a refueling time of just 8 minutes. Adopting SANY’s proprietary “three-motor intelligent coupling drive” technology and a gearbox-free design, it reduces maintenance costs by 35% while achieving a maximum digging force of 210 kN. The machine emits only water vapor, meeting EU Stage V and China IV non-road emission standards, making it ideal for green urban construction and eco-sensitive mining sites .
The upgraded SY215E-Pro electric excavator, a flagship product for overseas markets, features a 150kW permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 420kWh high-energy-density battery pack. With a working efficiency equivalent to 200kW diesel excavators and a 15% reduction in energy consumption, it achieves a continuous operation time of 8–10 hours. The model is equipped with SANY’s intelligent energy recovery system, which recovers 22% of energy during braking and lowering operations, further extending battery life. Its IP68 waterproof and dustproof design ensures stable performance in extreme environments ranging from -30°C to 50°C, while the remote health monitoring system enables real-time fault diagnosis, reducing downtime by 40% .
Designed for intelligent open-pit mining, the SY400H-Mine hydraulic mining excavator integrates AI-driven autonomous operation and precision control technologies. With a 40-tonne operating weight and a 2.2m³ heavy-duty bucket, it achieves a 12% improvement in excavation efficiency compared to conventional models. The machine supports 5G-based remote control and unmanned fleet scheduling, compatible with SANY’s smart mine management platform. It also features a collision avoidance system and real-time posture monitoring, meeting the highest safety standards for global mining operations .
To accelerate the industrialization of green technologies, SANY announced strategic partnerships with leading global suppliers at the exhibition. The company signed a joint R&D agreement with CATL to develop high-specific-energy batteries for heavy machinery, targeting a 50% increase in battery energy density by 2028. Additionally, SANY established a joint venture with Cummins to localize hydrogen fuel cell system production in China, aiming to reduce costs by 40% and shorten delivery cycles for overseas customers .
In terms of market layout, SANY revealed plans to expand its overseas service network to 80 countries and regions by 2027, with 15 new regional service centers in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The company will also launch localized customization programs, tailoring product configurations to meet the specific operational needs of different regions. According to SANY’s 2026 overseas market report, orders for green construction machinery increased by 65% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, with European and North American markets accounting for 42% of total orders .
As the global construction industry enters a new era of green transformation, SANY’s product launch at Bauma China 2026 reflects the industry’s core development trends:
Full decarbonization of product lines: Hydrogen fuel cell, pure electric, and hybrid technologies will gradually replace traditional diesel power, with zero-emission products accounting for over 50% of SANY’s overseas product portfolio by 2029.
Integration of intelligence and automation: AI, 5G, and digital twin technologies will be widely applied to construction machinery, realizing intelligent perception, decision-making, and operation, and improving construction efficiency by 30% on average.
Globalized supply chain collaboration: Cross-border cooperation in core components such as batteries, fuel cells, and intelligent control systems will deepen, driving the industry to achieve low-carbon transformation at a faster pace .
SANY stated that the company will continue to invest over 8% of its annual revenue in R&D, focusing on hydrogen energy, solid-state batteries, and intelligent construction technologies. The goal is to lead the global construction machinery industry in achieving the “dual carbon” goals and contribute to the sustainable development of the global engineering sector.
