TOKYO -- Japan's Hitachi Construction Machinery is trying to grab a bigger piece of Southeast Asian markets with new lower-cost models that can compete with Chinese rivals on price.
Japanese manufacturer aims to grow market share with Indian-made excavators

Hitachi Construction is producing economy models of construction equipment through a joint venture in India with Tata Motors. (Hitachi Construction Machinery)
TOKYO -- Japan's Hitachi Construction Machinery is trying to grab a bigger piece of Southeast Asian markets with new lower-cost models that can compete with Chinese rivals on price.