SWE17FSunward SWE17F
1,780 kg3,924 lbOperating weight
Yanmar 3TNV80F-SSUDieselEngine
13.4 kW18 hpEngine power
2,060 mm6 ft 9 inDig depth
990 – 1,360 mm39 in – 4 ft 6 inWidth
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Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Operating weight
- 1,780 kg (3,924 lb)
- Rated power
- 13.4 kW (18 hp)
- Max digging depth
- 2,060 mm (6 ft 9 in)
- Overall width
- 990 – 1,360 mm (39 in – 4 ft 6 in)
- Engine model
- Yanmar 3TNV80F-SSU
- Engine displacement cc
- 1,267 cc (77.3 cu in)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Mods for the SWE17F
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.
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