The market in China for compact machinery, particularly mini excavators, is showing signs of fantastic expansion. Some industry experts are predicting that the market could reach 50000 units per annum over the next few years. Not surprisingly, the number of manufacturers of mini excavators in China is increasing.

Pictured at last week''s BICES exhibition in Beijing, China, is the SWE 15S from Xingsha-based Sunward, one of the prominent manufacturers of mini excavators in China. The SWE 15 has an operating weight of 1660 kg and is powered by a 14.7 kW Perkins engine. The standard bucket is 0.04 cu m.