Overview
The HW17 (1.7-ton) and HW35 (3.5-ton) are JetsMeta’s two mini crawlers for confined work. The HW17 is the ultra-compact zero-tail-swing unit that passes through doorways and garden gates; the HW35 adds power, digging depth, and a certified cabin for heavier small-to-medium jobs.
Key Specifications
| Operating weight | HW17 ~1,700 kg | HW35 ~3,500 kg |
|---|---|
| Engine power | HW17 ~14 kW (19 HP) diesel | HW35 diesel (low fuel use) |
| Max digging depth | HW17 ~2.2 m | HW35 ~2.8 m |
| Bucket capacity | HW17 0.04-0.06 m3 | HW35 ~0.12 m3 |
| Max dumping height | HW17 — | HW35 ~3.1 m |
| Undercarriage | Both rubber tracks (pavement-friendly) |
| Design | HW17 narrow width + zero-tail-swing | HW35 narrow rubber-track |
| Standard equipment | HW17 dozer blade for backfill/leveling |
Which fits through a narrow gate?
The HW17. Its narrow track width and zero-tail-swing let it pass standard doorways, garden gates, and alleyways that 3-ton-and-up machines cannot enter.
Digging depth — how much do I need?
HW17 digs ~2.2 m (irrigation channels, utility trenches, garden ponds). If you regularly need 3 m+, step up to the HW35 at ~2.8 m.
When is the HW35 worth the extra weight?
The HW35’s ~0.12 m3 bucket and 2.8 m depth suit foundations, drainage, septic, and small-to-medium building prep — more output per cycle than the HW17.
Surface protection?
Both use rubber tracks that protect driveways and paved paths while gripping soft plantation soil — key for Indonesian landscaping contractors.
Transport cost?
At ~1.7 t the HW17 rides a standard light flatbed with no low-bed trailer or permits. The HW35 is still light-truck friendly but heavier.
Operator cabin?
The HW35 offers a ROPS/FOPS certified cabin with AC option; the HW17 is typically open/canopy class for shortest-access work.
Which for landscaping & gardens?
The HW17 — rubber tracks, zero tail swing, dozer blade for backfill. The HW35 if the garden job also needs deeper trenches or material lifting.
How to order?
Message JetsMeta on WhatsApp; both minis are inspected and shipped from our Jakarta warehouse.
Get a Quote
JetsMeta supplies these machines across Indonesia — Jakarta, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua — with pre-delivery inspection, Bahasa Indonesia manuals, and Jakarta (Tangerang) warehouse stock. Contact our team on WhatsApp at wa.me/8618253786026 for a tailored quote and shipping to your site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fits through a narrow gate?
The HW17. Its narrow track width and zero-tail-swing let it pass standard doorways, garden gates, and alleyways that 3-ton-and-up machines cannot enter.
Digging depth — how much do I need?
HW17 digs ~2.2 m (irrigation channels, utility trenches, garden ponds). If you regularly need 3 m+, step up to the HW35 at ~2.8 m.
When is the HW35 worth the extra weight?
The HW35's ~0.12 m3 bucket and 2.8 m depth suit foundations, drainage, septic, and small-to-medium building prep — more output per cycle than the HW17.
Surface protection?
Both use rubber tracks that protect driveways and paved paths while gripping soft plantation soil — key for Indonesian landscaping contractors.
Transport cost?
At ~1.7 t the HW17 rides a standard light flatbed with no low-bed trailer or permits. The HW35 is still light-truck friendly but heavier.
Operator cabin?
The HW35 offers a ROPS/FOPS certified cabin with AC option; the HW17 is typically open/canopy class for shortest-access work.
Which for landscaping & gardens?
The HW17 — rubber tracks, zero tail swing, dozer blade for backfill. The HW35 if the garden job also needs deeper trenches or material lifting.
How to order?
Message JetsMeta on WhatsApp; both minis are inspected and shipped from our Jakarta warehouse.