Sunward SWE17F: Compact Performance. Versatile Power.
 
The Sunward SWE17F is the professional choice for 1.7-tonne excavation where power and reach are priorities. Built with a conventional tail swing for maximum lifting stability, this machine is an essential asset for UK landscaping, utility works, and residential projects that require a high power-to-weight ratio in a compact frame.
 
The Britplant Deal:
From £75 per week (+VAT) on Contract Hire.
£0 Deposit & Brand New.
 
Premium "Site-Ready" Specification:
Our SWE17F fleet is factory-ordered to a high-utility standard, ensuring it arrives on your site ready to work immediately:
 
✅ Advanced Yanmar Stage V Engine: Powered by the Yanmar 3TNV80F-SSSU, providing reliable 13.4kW output with ultra-low emissions to meet modern environmental site requirements.
 
✅ Variable Undercarriage: Hydraulically retract the tracks to 990mm for narrow gate access and expand to 1,320mm for maximum digging stability—essential for UK residential and landscaping projects.
 
✅ Triple Auxiliary Lines: Equipped with three separate hydraulic lines to the arm end (1st, 2nd, and a dedicated 3rd quick-hitch line) as standard, allowing for immediate use of complex attachments.
 
✅ Quad-LED Safety Lighting: Includes a high-intensity lighting package with one work light under the boom, one to the left, and two front-mounted cabin lights for safe operation in low-light conditions.
 
✅ Premium Operator Cabin: The enclosed cab is TOPS/FOPS certified and features a digital monitor for real-time user data, a high-performance heater, radio with USB, and a travel alarm as standard.
 
Why Choose Long-Term Contract Hire?
 
Choosing a Britplant contract for your 1.7-tonne fleet provides your business with the financial stability needed to price projects accurately and competitively.
 
✅ Inflation-Proof Fixed Costs: Lock in your £75/week rate for the duration of your contract. This protects your margins against the rising costs of maintenance and equipment price hikes.
 
✅ Simplified Fleet Management: One monthly invoice covers your high-spec fleet, making it easy for your finance team to track ROI and forecast future project costs.
 
✅ Zero Asset Liability: By choosing a brokerage model, you avoid the depreciation and maintenance risks associated with ownership, keeping your balance sheet clean for future growth.
 
Need a matching Dumper? Our Wacker Neuson DW10 is just a click away.
Looking for something smaller? Check out our Sunward SWE08F Micro Digger.
 
Price is per week and excludes VAT.
Subject to credit approval.
Terms and conditions apply.