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New compact 55SRx model showcased at ConExpo in addition to three new large excavators

First machines from the manufacturing alliance with Wacker Neuson to be shown as part of a 40 machine display

Samoter will be the first first public showing in Italy for Hyundai's 9 Series excavators, and the company will also introduce three completely new compact, short tail-swing models

Caterpillar has used the World of Concrete exhibition in Las Vegas, US to unveil new additions to its D-series mini excavator range and B-3 compact tracked loader range.

Companies will co-operate on the design, manufacture, sale and support of Caterpillar’s sub-3 tonne mini excavators.

Kobelco has relocated its excavator and mini excavator manufacturing activities in Chengdu, China to larger premises that will allow it to increase capacity and produce a wider range of machines.

Production to move to Gwinner factory, but office jobs will remain.

Demand for compact equipment has fallen across the globe. However, manufacturers continue to develop new machines in anticipation of the return to market stability and to meet growing interest from emerging markets.

Hitachi has announced a new addition to its Zaxis-3 range of excavators - the ZX14-3, filling a gap in the 1 to 2 tonne class.

Compact equipment is growing in popularity in markets such as India, China and Latin America according to manufacturers, but low labour costs in these countries is preventing any rapid market development. Becca Wilkins reports.