Axial field fluxswitching permanent magnet (AFFSPM) machine was a novel machine with short axial length and high torque density. The 3D distributed magnetic flux of the AFFSPM machine required the 3D field analysis which increased the calculation time and cost of analysis and optimization. A nonlinear equivalent magnetic circuit model of the AFFSPM machine was built, and the static characteristics of the AFFSPM machine, including the airgap flux density, permanent magnetic flux linkage, back electromotive force and inductance characteristics were calculated and analyzed based on equivalent magnetic circuit model. The calculated results were compared with those predicted by 3D finite element method. The analysis results with two methods consist well, the feasibility of the proposed equivalent magnetic circuit model were verified.