The skid steer market has been one of the most stable and say, entertaining equipment market over the last few years, as flocks of new manufacturers have continuously entered the field in order to showcase\u00a0their own take on the usually compact but highly versatile machinery. The influx of options generally makes it better for all the operators out there, except maybe for the fact that choosing between all these machines in the market can sometimes be a little more challenging than one can imagine. That\u2019s why we try to narrow down the options while also introducing some of the often overlooked lines of skid steers in the market. And today, our focus shifts on what seems like another promising compact unit in the: the\u00a02016 Sunward SWE18UB Skid Steer Loader.<\/p>\n
Steady and reliable engine<\/em><\/p>\n The\u00a0Sunward SWE18UB impressed us on paper with its standard 1.1L Perkins 403D-11 3-cylinder, water-cooled, indirect injection engine that produces up to 14.7 kW and 220 rpm which should get you through average day to day task in your workplace with good efficiency and production. While that alone doesn\u2019t particularly stand out in its market, the well-balanced overall design of the compact equipment lets it function with greater mobility and showcase more versatility than the average skid steer loader in its class.<\/p>\n Easy controls and cabin comfort<\/em><\/p>\n There was a time when the control system and operator comfort are being somewhat overlooked in the industry, and that seems ages ago since nearly all of the units that have been released over the last few years have significantly improved their interior design and controls. The\u00a0SWE18UB is no exception, which offers a nifty set of controls that can be easily managed and accessed by the user. The spacing in the cabin looks excellent as well, providing good overall experience for the operator.<\/p>\n