Shandong Engineering Machinery Co. Ltd manufactured SEM branded wheel loaders in China for over 50 years and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar in 2008. In 2014, the SEM Company transitioned to Caterpillar (Qingzhou) Ltd. and continues to produce SEM branded products. As one important strategic utility product brand of Caterpillar, SEM has its own brand proposition, distribution channels, marketing strategy and product support. In 2016, to further enhance the SEM brand, Caterpillar approved the endorsement “SEM - A Caterpillar Brand" The SEM brand of compact, small and mid-sized wheel loaders, 18-ton to 22-ton soil compactors, mid-sized motor graders, and track type tractors are targeted at utility customers for Chinese domestic and select growth markets around the world. SEM products meet or exceed regional industry requirements for quality and reliability and target customers who emphasize initial acquisition cost over long-term total cost of ownership. In China, the machines are sold through a network of more than 70 SEM dealers, owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. In markets outside of China, the products are sold exclusively through a Cat dealer principal owned SEM channel that is separated from the Cat dealership with independent locations and identity. Key export markets for SEM machines include Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, CIS, India, and the Middle East. By leveraging Caterpillar product development processes and proven technology, Caterpillar (Qingzhou) Ltd. is providing quality ready-to-run SEM products offering initial affordability, high reliability, simplicity of use and maintenance, and responsive support to help customers build a strong foundation for future success.

A man was arrested early Thursday after police say he used a stolen front-end loader to smash into a Midtown liquor store, steal alcohol and lead officers on a low-speed chase through East Anchorage. Police spokeswoman Jennifer Castro said in a statement that police were flagged down at about 3:20 a.m. by a witness who had seen the vehicle — fitted with a pair of forklift prongs — crash into the Brown Jug liquor store in the 2200 block of East Northern Lights Boulevard, "ripping off most of the front entrance of the store." "The citizen stated they observed the driver of the front-end loader go into the store and the driver took some alcohol bottles, " Castro wrote. "Following the collision, the driver took off eastbound in the front-end loader." During a police pursuit of the loader, seen in a dashcam video APD posted on YouTube, police repeatedly tried to stop the vehicle before blocking its path at an RV park on the 4100 block of DeBarr Road at about 3:30 a.m. The driver, 38-year-old Joseph Martin, was arrested. "Alcohol bottles were found inside of the front-end loader, " Castro wrote. "Officers could also smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from Martin's breath and Martin also performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests." Police later learned that the loader had been stolen from a business in South Anchorage on Runamuck Place, where further damage was done when the loader was taken. Trina Gaskov of Green Acres Landscaping Construction and Aquascapes confirmed the loader belonged to the company she owns with her husband, Gus. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood off Dimond Boulevard, the construction site isn't visible from the freeway. Gaskov said she was stunned to learn what happened Thursday morning. "It kind of boggles our mind, " she said. Castro said Thursday afternoon that Martin didn't have any apparent connection to either the Brown Jug store or the landscaping business. Gaskov said they did not recognize Martin. "The fence had gotten broken through when he took the loader, " Castro said. "The keys were left in it, but it was left in a fenced-in area that was supposed to be secure." Gaskov said there had been some petty thefts from the construction yard previously but never anything as significant as a piece of heavy machinery. The front-end loader was undamaged Thursday and the damage to the company's gate was minimal, she said. "He's obviously a good driver, 'cause he was drunk off his butt but he was still driving really good, " she said in a phone interview Thursday. "He didn't hit a car or nothing — and making those wide turns — he must have experience driving around the loaders or something." Several police officers were involved in pursuing the loader early Thursday. Castro said some of them drove ahead of the vehicle to block cross streets and prevent drivers from turning onto the road in front of the chase. Ultimately, no injuries were reported during the entire incident. "Trying to figure out how to stop this thing in a safe manner was kind of challenging for us, " Castro said. "Not only is this thing big and heavy, but it's got those two forklift prongs on the front — nobody wants to be impaled or anything like that." At one point in the scanner traffic heard on the video, according to Castro, officers consider asking about the availability of a dump truck to block the loader. "They mention that they think that they can't use spike strips, because they don't think it would do anything to the tires, " Castro said. Castro said she couldn't recall police handling any similar chase involving construction equipment during her time at the police department. "It's definitely a different kind of response, " Castro said. "There was obviously a lot of potential here for injuries to happen, so we're glad no one was actually hurt in this incident." It was unclear exactly how much damage the Brown Jug sustained or when it would reopen. The store closes at midnight — several hours before police received the report of the loader plowing into the building — according to Brown Jug's website. Construction crews worked Thursday afternoon to replace almost all of the building's front windows and glass doors, sweeping glass and bricks from the floor. Rows of wine bottles close to the window remained standing and unbroken behind where the loader hit the building. A cardboard cutout of the "Most Interesting Man in the World, " who features in commercials for Dos Equis beer, held a handmade sign saying the business was "Closed for Space Travel." A Brown Jug manager on scene declined to give his name or answer questions about the incident. Calls and emails to company headquarters went unreturned Thursday afternoon. Martin was charged with offenses including DUI, theft, burglary, criminal mischief and refusal to submit to a chemical test. He was held on $30, 000 bail and a $50, 000 performance bond, with a court-approved third-party custodian required for his release.

Kawasaki-KCM is a company that specializes in quality and technology of wheel loaders. KCM is based in Japan and is committed to customer support, efficiency, and wheel loader product durability in both America and Japan. KCM has a wide variety of wheel loaders, and their product line includes over eighteen different models. Kawasaki was founded in 1962 when Kawasaki Heavy Industries built their first articulated wheel loader in Japan. Eventually, their business grew, and they became a leading, globalized company in the realms of wheel loaders. In 2010, the corporation developed the Z7 series of wheel loaders in order to meet the Tier 4 emissions requirement; this series is one of the most durable and affordable products the company has put on the market. With an excellent component exchange program, many customer and dealer training programs, and personalized care and support, KCM Corporation provides a wide range of technological services and wheel loaders for its consumers. Through the Kawasaki-KCM Dealer Network, the corporation offers a cost-effective component exchange program that provides individuals access to a rebuild center and skilled technicians who are knowledgeable with the wheel loader products of Kawasaki.

Central Truck Sales Can Find The Best Truck with Crane! When you are looking for a truck with crane usage, you know that are looking for a large commercial vehicle that has been modified to include a telescoping boom or crane with a hook on the end. This truck with crane also has strange-looking ‘legs’ or outriggers that are utilized to stabilize the truck during lifting operations. The primary use for a truck with crane outfitting is to lift heavy loads high in the air to either change location or help in the assembly of heavy equipment. They come in mobile or fixed types of cranes according to the specific lifting needs. What is the Business Need for a Truck with Crane? A truck with crane is used to lift heavy objects and/or move a heavy object horizontally. They are often used to load or unload freight from some type of transportable container. Why is a Truck with Crane Better Than a Track Crane? A track crane is a separate piece of machinery that must be moved from location to location, both on a worksite and to-and-from a worksite. A encompasses the usefulness of a track crane with its own mobility to move on public roads without needing a separate trailer. Why Choose Central Truck Sales to Buy a Truck with Crane? How about experience and trust as reasons to use Central Truck Sales? They have been in business over 45 years at the same location and are considered a trusted name in the used specialty truck business. Letting them find a truck with crane for your business needs is the best choice to make!

Front-loading washing machines are energy efficient and use less detergent than top-loaders, but they sometimes have a tendency to harbor mold and unpleasant smells. By giving your washing machine a quick clean once a month, you'll keep your front-loader fresh, which means cleaner clothes, too. This eco-friendly method doesn't use bleach, costs only pennies to make, and comes together with ingredients you already have on hand. What You'll Need: 2 cups vinegar 1/4 cup baking soda 1/4 cup water Scrub sponge Directions: Start by mixing together the baking soda and water in a small bowl. This is going to be the "detergent" for cleaning the washing machine. Pour the vinegar into a measuring cup and head over to your washing machine. Add the baking soda mixture to the detergent container of your machine and pour the vinegar into the drum. Set your washer to normal load at the hottest water setting. Close the door and start the machine, letting it do all the hard work for you. The baking soda and vinegar naturally break up mineral deposits and any mold growth while cleaning and refreshing your washing machine. Use a clean scrubber to rub around the opening of the washing machine, removing stubborn mold or residue. Wipe clean with fresh water. Your washing machine is sparkling clean and ready to do a load of laundry! Give your front-loader a cleaning once a month to keep your clothes smelling fresh and your machine working in tip-top condition.

Snowplow is copyright 2012-2013 Snowplow Analytics Ltd. Significant portions of the Snowplow JavaScript Tracker are copyright 2010 Anthon Pang. License The Snowplow JavaScript Tracker is largely based on Anthon Pang's piwik.js, the JavaScript tracker for the open-source Piwik project, and is distributed under the same license as piwik.js, Simplified BSD. Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. Third-party, git-submoduled contributions The loosely-coupled architecture of Snowplow makes it easy to swap out individual sub-system implementations for first- or third-party alternatives. For example, in place of the CloudFront Collector, you can use the Scala Stream Collector.

We've gathered our best snow plowing tips from our staff, our customers, and people who push snow around for a living. We're ready to share these tips with you! When Is The Best Time To Plow? We recommend getting out there right after the snow falls. On heavy days, get out there and give a few cursory passes to keep the snow from piling up too deep. If you let snow sit too long it will get hard and dry in very cold conditions. And in warm conditions you'll experience a sloshy mess. Get out there when the work will be less stressful for you, your truck, and your plow. Read The Owner's Manual A Snowsport Utility Plow in action Carefully read both the manual of the snow plow you just purchased and of the vehicle you are attaching it too. Closely follow the safety instructions for installation and operation. This will not only protect you, but your investment. These are some of the largest vehicle accessories we sell and therefore can be the most dangerous. Snow Piled Close To a Wall If you are thinking about removing snow that has piled up close to a wall or the edge of a building, raise your blade and drive toward the wall. Once there, lower the plow blade, reverse, and pull the snow away about 20 to 25 feet (or close to it, depending upon your allotted space).Stop and raise your blade again. You now have a manageable snow pile that you can move by regular means. Some personal snow plows won't allow you to do this due to the inability to raise or lower from the cab of your pickup or SUV. Invest In Snow Tires Invest in snow tires or all season tires when preparing your vehicle to plow your driveway or parking lot. Part of the battle on the heaviest snow days is getting a good grip on the road surface. You can't push snow if you have nothing to push back on. When the snow is extra slippery or your parking lot is covered in ice, tires are most important. Do You Have Curves? First time plowing a long driveway with a lot of curves or turns? Do you have a parking lot with a lot of raised islands? Consider staking it before the snow arrives. You can get blue, yellow, or orange fiberglass whips (thin ground stakes) at your local hardware store and use them to outline your snow plow zones. We especially recommend them for landscaped areas with small shrubs, rock work, and curbs. Cut Time & Gas: Be Systematic Move from one side to the other when working a small lot, starting on the side opposite to where you'll be piling your snow. Continually push the snow toward your pile until you've cleared your path. For heavy days you may have to repeat the process. For larger lots, you may need to start in the middle and work your way outward in both directions to achieve the same results. By working in a systematic fashion you cut down on fuel consumption, as well as time spent plowing snow. Snow Plow Styles Front Mount: Mounts to the front end of your car, truck, SUV or CUV and installs with a mounting kit or front hitch.They are one of our number one sellers at RealTruck because of the high visibility while pushing snow.Some installations allow for easy on and off attachment so you can use your vehicle for other purposes during the season. Rear Mount: This type of plow mounts to the rear of your truck or SUV.It either pushes or pulls snow to its intended final location.What really sets these type of plows apart from front mount plows are the ability to pull snow.They're most noted for the ability to clear a path while backing right out of your garage!

General The asphalt distributor is the most complex piece of equipment used in seal coat construction work because it has many components, and all must be operating properly. An asphalt distributor is a truck-mounted, insulated tank, with numerous special purpose attachments. A typical asphalt distributor is shown in Figure 7-3. Figure 7-3. Typical Asphalt Distributor. The major components are: Asphalt tank Heating system Circulating and pumping system Filter screens Spray bar Hand sprayer Controls and gauges. The inspectors should record the serial number and model of the asphalt distributor and enter this information in the project folder. Anchor: #i1007629 Asphalt Binder Tank The asphalt distributor tanks vary in size. Those used for most seal coat work hold from 1000 to 2000 gallons of asphalt binder. Some tanks may be larger or smaller, but this range is adequate for most jobs. The tank is insulated to prevent the asphalt from cooling too quickly. Asphalt cement temperatures for seal coat work are commonly well over 300°F. If the tanks were not well insulated, the asphalt would cool quickly near the skin of the tank and could harden to unworkable levels. The distributor must have a current calibration certificate in accordance with Test Method Tex-922-K, Part I. This means that the distributor has been checked to determine the accuracy of the measuring stick (strap stick) and the capacity of the tank. The calibration certificate is considered valid as long as it is current and there is no evidence or reason to suspect that any major modifications have been made to the distributor tank. The tank unit should be visually inspected inside before it is filled. It should be clean to prevent contamination or mixing of different types of asphalt. Extreme caution should be used to avoid chemical or physical reactions that can occur when different asphalt binders are inadvertently used in the same tank. The heater unit should be checked for proper starting and operation. Each burner should operate independently to allow either one to be used alone or simultaneously. The burner flames must be adjustable to regulate the amount of heat being directed into the flues. The fuel lines and burners should be free of fuel leaks. Baffle Plates and Flues. The inside of the tank contains two or three baffle plates to stabilize the load while in motion. This is especially critical where a constant spray pressure is necessary. The tank has either one or two flues or heat ducts running lengthwise of the tank. These flues allow heat to be conducted into the center of the tank. In spite of the insulation in the tank, some heat loss is inevitable. By use of a burner system in combination with recirculation within the tank, the asphalt can be heated uniformly. Figure 7-4 shows the baffles and flues running through the asphalt tank. Figure 7-4. Illustration of Baffles and Flues Inside Distributor Tank. Thermometer. The tank should be equipped with a thermometer. The thermometer should have a range from below 100°F to at least 400°F. Many models have a mercury thermometer mounted in a well in the side of the tank. It should have a chain to prevent it from being dropped and a screw-on cap to keep the well covered. Some models of distributors use a dial-type thermometer mounted outside the tank. These use a thermocouple that is mounted inside the tank. Both types of thermometers are acceptable and should be checked for accuracy. Infrared thermometers can be used to verify asphalt temperature. Another verification technique is to obtain a sample of the asphalt from the distributor and check with a separate thermometer. Figure 7-5 shows the tank thermometer being removed for taking a temperature reading. Figure 7-5. Thermometer Removed from Distributor Tank. Manhole. At the top of the tank is an opening commonly called a manhole. It has a heavy, hinged lid with a fastener. The manhole is used in filling the tank and permits visual inspection of the tank and its contents. The manhole is also opened to measure the amount of asphalt in the tank using a calibrated strap stick. The measuring process is called “strapping the tank” and will be described in detail in Seal Coat/Surface Treatment Application Process. Figure 7-6 shows the manhole cover from the top of the tank. Vent. All asphalt distributor tanks are equipped with a vent. The location of the vent will vary according to the manufacturer. Care should be taken to ensure that the distributor is always parked where there is adequate crosswind to prevent an accumulation of fumes (from the vent) to come in contact with the burner flame. Figure 7-6. Manhole Cover on Top of Distributor Tank. Anchor: #i1007712 Distributor Heating System Asphalt temperature is a critical factor in the success of a seal coat/surface treatment. To maintain a constant temperature, a proper heating system is necessary. Burners. Depending on the make and size of the distributor, either one or two propane or diesel fired burners are used. The burners are mounted on the platform at the rear of the tank and are positioned so the flame is directed into the flues that pass through the tank. Figure 7-7 shows a typical configuration.

A front end loader is primarily designed to do one thing - lift heavy loads of loose material and transport it over a short distance. Just because that is the most common application for a front end loader doesn't mean that it can't do other things. On the contrary! A loader can frequently be outfitted with a variety of useful implements, like hay bale grapplers, scraping blades, clamshell buckets, and pallet lifts. It is this flexibility that makes a front end loader so popular on the job site. When researching front end loaders for sale, it is important to recognize all of the applications of this versatile tool and how it may improve your effectiveness and efficiency. Common Uses for a Front End Loader A typical front end loader is wheel driven, versus the tracks that you normally see on a bulldozer. These wheel loaders enjoy quieter operation, a lighter footprint, and better maneuverability versus tracked machinery. There are track-driven front loaders available, though - they claim the benefit of enhanced traction on loose or muddy surfaces, and are designed to better resist damage from jobsite hazards that might pose a threat to rubber tires. Wheel loaders are commonly seen transporting material such as gravel, fill dirt, and other loose materials over short distances at a job site. These loaders are also equally adept at moving steel beams, masonry materials such as block or brick, and tools to various locations on site. Front end loaders work hard and can be employed to complete multiple tasks. Searching for a Loader There are multiple manufacturers who offer front end loaders for sale and we carry an extensive selection of these machines. Using our search tool, Rock & Dirt provides you access to a massive inventory of new and used track and wheel loaders for sale. Caterpillar, John Deere, and Volvo are but a few of the makes offered, with a wide range of models to choose from. Regardless of the specific application you are searching for, we have the machine to fit your needs!

Looking for replacement forklift forks? Look no further! With warehouses in Michigan and California, we have the fork you need at the price you want. The purpose of this FAQ is to help you with forklift fork measurements. We've received plenty of phone calls and emails on proper fork measurement, hopefully this FAQ will help you determine what forks you have on your forklift. To explore our online ordering and selection of forklift forks click here 1) How do I measure a fork on my forklift? First you need to determine the size of your carriage. This is dimension A on the image to the right-> Class 2 = 16 inches from top to bottom of carriage Class 3 = 20 inches from top to bottom of carriage Class 4 = 25 inches from top to bottom of carriage Next, there are 3 key dimensions for each fork a) To determine length, measure from the front of the fork to the end of the tip. b) To determine width, measure from side to side of the fork you need c) Next, measure the thickness on the back side of the forklift fork Finally, determine the capacity of the forklift that you are going to install the forks on. The capacity can be found on the data tag, located on or near the dashboard of the forklift. Each set of forks has a rated capacity. This capacity includes a safety factor but should be used as the maximum lifting capacity for a set of 2 forks. Also, each of our forks are stamped with this information on the side of each fork. 2) My forks mount up to the carriage with a pin. I can't find my type on your website! Your forklift has a pin style carriage. These forklift forks are custom manufactured. We can supply a quotation; please click contact us and we'll reply shortly. 3) When do forks ship?? Orders placed before 2:00PM eastern time will ship the same day. 4) Can I arrange for my own shipping carrier? Yes, you must call us to arrange this. 5) What specifications are your forklift forks manufactured to? Our forks are certified to ISO 2330 standard. In addition, our forks meet the ANSI B56.11 standard.