by Nick Drew | Fri 29 Nov 2024
If it Looks Right, it is Right
The old saying, if something looks right, then it is right, I feel this applies to the latest Sunward excavator designs which have evolved greatly over the past few years.
Take the 32-33-tonne class SWE 335F for instance. This machine definitely fits the description looking sleek and stylish and a generally well-balanced look to it and this is now common across the latest F-Series range of hydraulic excavators from this Chinese manufacturer with its European hub based in Belgium.
Like many other Chinese brands, the Sunward machine is fully loaded with well proven Japanese components for the hydraulic system including Kawasaki pumps and KYB valve blocks, whilst under the bonnet, the machine hosts the well proven EU Stage V emissions compliant Cummins QSB6.7, 6.7 litre powerpack producing a power output of 209kw @2000 rpm.
I have not had a chance to try this model out just yet, but I would certainly welcome a shot on one for a piece in Earthmovers Magazine in the future.
Having tried a number of smaller models in the Sunward range previously, including the 24-tonne battery powered electric SWE 240FED, I am confident I would not be disappointed.
Photo: Spending time on the SWE 240FED Electric model in 2023 at Sunward Europe HQ in Belgium. (Digger Man Blog Achives)
Local dealers I talk to are still reporting steady sales during these strange economic times and the products represent great value for money from what I can see.
Checkout the SWE 335F video from the Sunward America team below.