FW17

This 1.2-ton, high-spec compact excavator features a lightweight design combined with professional-grade excavation capabilities, offering robust power, stable operation, and ease of use. It is equipped with a hydraulic pilot control system and reliable, domestically-produced hydraulic components. It comes standard with a water-cooled engine, with options available from various other engine brands. The 180mm-wide rubber tracks, paired with a grease-type tensioning mechanism, ensure the machine is gentle on road surfaces and resistant to track de-tracking. Its compact, agile frame and small swing radius make it perfectly suited for confined spaces—such as orchards, garden renovations, indoor construction, and small-scale municipal projects. Durable and rugged, it boasts low maintenance costs, offering exceptional value for personal use, equipment rental, or commercial contracting.

Product Highlights:

• Hydraulic Pilot Controls + Domestic Hydraulic System: Smooth, Stable, and Durable

Upgraded to hydraulic pilot controls—a significant improvement over standard mechanical linkages—the system offers light, responsive handling and precise, fluid movements. It is easy for beginners to master and ensures operator comfort during long shifts. The integration of proven, domestically-produced hydraulic components ensures excellent system compatibility and an extremely low failure rate. Spare parts are widely available and affordable, drastically reducing daily maintenance costs and eliminating the burden of expensive repairs—making long-term operation both worry-free and cost-effective.

• Robust Excavation Specs: Compact Frame, High Horsepower, and Maximum Operational Capacity

With an operating weight of 1,200 kg, the lightweight design facilitates easy transport—requiring no special permits—and allows the machine to navigate tight spaces with ease. It delivers impressive core performance metrics: a maximum digging depth of 1,900 mm, a maximum digging height of 2,560 mm, a maximum digging radius of 3,200 mm, and a minimum swing radius of 1,600 mm. The compact swing radius design ensures full coverage in restricted areas, such as near corners, inside greenhouses, indoors, or within narrow trenches. Whether for deep excavation, high-reach tasks, or broad-area operations, it fully meets the demands of small-scale projects and agricultural work, significantly outperforming other excavators in the same tonnage class.

• Water-cooled engines in various specifications—suitable for all scenarios, with options for every budget

The entire lineup is equipped with water-cooled engines, which offer superior cooling compared to air-cooled counterparts. This ensures the equipment remains cool and maintains full power even during prolonged, continuous operation—delivering greater stability for summer construction work and high-intensity tasks. With six different power configurations available, you can choose exactly what you need without unnecessary expense

180mm-wide rubber tracks with grease-type tensioning: Unimpeded mobility, ground-friendly, and wear-resistant

Equipped with 180×41×72 thickened rubber tracks, the machine offers a large ground contact area for smooth travel, excellent traction, and high wear resistance. It is suitable for various surfaces, including soil, grass, gravel, and paved tiles. The specialized rubber compound ensures that the machine does not damage asphalt, courtyard tiles, or orchard ground, making it ideal for indoor renovations, landscaping, and greenhouse operations. The grease-type tensioning system allows for easy track adjustment; it is simple to operate, effectively prevents the tracks from derailing or misaligning, and simplifies daily maintenance, thereby minimizing downtime.

Reinforced all-sheet-metal body: Precision-engineered for rugged durability

The entire machine features a thickened sheet-metal structure. Built with robust materials, it is highly resistant to impacts and will not deform, even under long-term, intensive job-site use:

• Simple protective canopy: A lightweight design that provides an unobstructed, clear view. It is easy to install and remove, offering effective protection against sun and rain for all-weather outdoor operation.
• Sheet-metal engine hood: Fully encloses and protects the engine and core hydraulic components. It opens and closes smoothly, making daily inspections, maintenance, and parts replacement quick and effortless.
• Steel counterweight: Scientifically balanced to ensure the machine remains stable during excavation, effectively preventing the front end from lifting or the unit from swaying, ensuring safer operation.
• Sheet-metal armrest console: A reinforced, impact-resistant, and wear-resistant design that provides comprehensive protection for the operator’s station, extending the equipment's service life.

Application Scenarios (Precisely Matching Customer Needs)

• Orchard and Greenhouse Operations: Digging holes, trenching, loosening soil, weeding, and transplanting fruit trees. The crawler tracks won’t damage greenhouse films or ground surfaces, and the compact design allows for agile maneuvering.
• Courtyard and Indoor Renovations: Capable of passing through narrow doorways and entering elevators; safe for use on tiled surfaces without causing damage. Ideal for indoor demolition, backfilling, and leveling.
• Small-Scale Municipal Projects: Road repairs, trench excavation, utility line installation, and landscaping/green space maintenance. The small turning radius ensures no "blind spots" during operation.
• Agricultural and Water Conservancy Construction: Land clearing, canal excavation, fish pond maintenance, and land leveling—suitable for a wide range of agricultural tasks.
• Personal Use / Commercial Rental: Offers excellent value for money, low failure rates, and a quick return on investment. Easy for beginners to operate; perfect for personal use or rental businesses.

Engine Selection Guide (Recommended for Beginners)

• Personal Use, Farming, or Limited Budget: Standard-equipped with Laidong 380 or 385 engines—economical, durable, and perfectly suited for the job without unnecessary expense.
• Urban Construction or Municipal Projects: Equipped with the Laidong 385 (Euro V standard)—fully compliant with the latest domestic emission regulations.
• High-Frequency Rental, Heavy-Duty Construction, or Export: Features Kubota 722/902 or Yanmar 374 engines—imported power units known for fuel efficiency, high performance, exceptional stability, and broad market recognition.