Engineered for productivity and ease of operation, the Chieftain 1700 offers rapid set-up times, a convenient drop-down tail conveyor, and an efficient screen mesh access system to simplify screen media changes. Its innovative transverse power unit arrangement also improves service access, helping to reduce maintenance time and maximise on-site efficiency.
Chieftain 1700X
The Chieftain 1700X Hybrid features a highly aggressive mobile screening plant design, incorporating a patented 2/4 bearing drive system and optimised screening angle for superior screening performance. Building on the trusted Powerscreen legacy of high-performance 4-bearing screen technology, the Chieftain 1700X delivers exceptional productivity and efficiency, outperforming many comparable and even larger screening machines on the market.
The versatile 3 Deck screening machine is available with a hydraulically folding extended auxiliary conveyor and integrated transfer conveyor, allowing seamless re-circulation with the full range of Powerscreen crushing equipment. With a simple valve adjustment, the conveyor can also operate in reverse, transforming the machine into a highly flexible 2 Deck screen for maximum on-site versatility.
The innovative Powerscreen Hybrid technology provides operators with an alternative energy solution, enabling the choice between different fuel sources based on operating costs, site requirements, and fuel availability. This hybrid screening solution helps improve fuel efficiency while supporting more sustainable crushing and screening operations.
Features & benefits:
- Output potential: up to 500 tph
- 2 or 3 deck
- Radio controlled tipping grid
- Integrated high capacity variable speed belt feeder
- Grease filled 2 bearing screen box
- Heavy duty single shaft screenboxes with adjustable stroke, angle & speed
- Hydraulic screen tensioning (Bottom Deck)
- Screen walkway and access ladder
- Hydraulic folding conveyors with excellent stockpiling capacity
- Patented fully mounted hydraulic folding auxiliary stockpile conveyor (3 deck)
- Engine protection shutdown system





