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Lynfield Mini X expands its Sunward offering

A new 15-tonne excavator and skid steer are joining the ranks

A new medium sized excavator and a tracked skid steer are both set to be added to the Sunward range, distributed by Lynfield Mini X.

The pair of machines will be added to the product line-up for the business, which is the distributor for Sunward products in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

The new additions at Lynfield Mini are the results of the efforts of Lynfield manager Jayden Lynch, who was one of the half a million attendees at bauma 2022, where he finally got the opportunity to meet and mingle with many of Sunward’s top brass from its European ranks.

And while the vast expanses of the Neue Messe München exhibition halls could never be a substitute for the home comforts of Altona North on Melbourne’s outer suburbs where Lynfield Mini X is found, Lynch says the chance to fly to Germany and meet Sunward’s staff was a fantastic experience.

“Meeting the big bosses and the whole European edition was great. It was good to see how they are performing over there and obviously that will have a flow-on affect for their plans in Australia,” he tells Earthmovers & Excavators magazine.

“Germany has 17 Sunward dealers and there’s a lot more across Europe as well. In Europe, Sunward is kicking ass, so that’s really good for me.

“Bauma is huge. It is massive and it was a massive eye-opener for me.”

The Sunward SWE155UF excavator will soon be available

New gear

Part of Lynch’s bauma experience was seeing Sunward’s new 15-tonne excavator firsthand.

The SWE 155UF-2PB is Sunward’s first zero-swing excavator in its class and features a short radius, stand boom and two-piece boom. The machine is compliant with European Stage V emissions standards and comes with a diesel particulate filter.

Sunward says the SWE 155UF-2PB is distinguished by its compactness, with a tail swing radius of 1,490mm and high stability. The machine is powered by a 90kW (120hp) 2,200rpm Cummins engine and hydraulics sourced from KYB.

Operators have the option of purchasing the excavator with different boom options – a standard boom, a monobloc boom or a two-piece boom and can be equipped with three different arms depending on user needs.

Sunward has also paid close attention to the cab, giving it a modern design with a larger interior space, next-gen touchscreen display, comfort seat, Sunward Smart Fleet remote troubleshooting system and a GPS system as standard.

“It has all of the bells and whistles including a new electric keyless start. It also has a new dash that has a big 10-inch screen, which is cool,” Lynch says.

Fresh from its debut in Munich, Lynch says the 15-tonne excavator will arrive in Australia by early 2023.

This is Sunward’s first zero tail-swing excavator in its class

Skid steer

Australians will also have the option of Sunward’s compact track loader offering in the form of the SWTL4538 skid steer.

Having dominated Sunward sales in Europe over the past year, the SWTL4538 has finally touched down in Australia, with units available now.

“We sold wheeled skid steer loaders, and they were a really big hit, but this is our first track loader,” Lynch says.

“The whole European market has first dibs of the Sunward product, so we had to wait a little while, but now we’re happy we can offer them in Australia.

“Having a wide range of machinery is great and, right now, stock levels are ready for customers.”

Sunward says the SWTL4538 offers excellent performance with outstanding drawbar power thanks to the suspended undercarriage system and the tracks. The CTL thrives in rough terrains such as mulch, rock and dirt and is easily manoeuvrable in small spaces.

The track loader is powered by a Kubota engine that delivers 55.4kW (74hp) of power at 2,600rpm and also features 3,385kg of breakout force (bucket). At just 1,950mm wide and with a small lightweight frame, it can still be transported behind a small vehicle. 

For more information about Lynfield Mini X and the Sunward machinery range visit www.lynfieldminix.com.au

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