BEIJING China, September 20 – Two new SEM products were launched at BICES 2023, including the first SEM wide-body truck 3090F, and a new dozer 832F, 320-horsepower dozer featuring hydrostatic transmission technology. These machines complement  SEM product offerings and better serve the needs of our customers in China. 

Caterpillar Senior Vice President for the China Operations Division Alan Yang, Caterpillar Product Value Stream Manager Michael Carr, SEM China Sales Manager Kevin Shi, SEM Global Product Support Manager Wei Luo, and SEM Global Marketing Manager Dean Zhou, participated in the ceremony.

SEM new wide-body truck 3090F can be matched with both Cat® medium and large hydraulic excavators, providing mining customers an integrated solution for various applications such as stripping, loading, and hauling on site. SEM 3090F components such as engine, transmissions, and integrated flexible frame, are designed for durability for mining applications. The 3090F delivers strong gradeability, fuel economy, and safety and reliability, meeting customer needs in different working conditions.  

The brand-new 832F dozer retains the reliability and durability of SEM products. The 832F is equipped with proven performance of the Perkins® engine, and standard Caterpillar Sealed and Lubricated Track links designed to improve undercarriage life. The different track shoes and work tools options are provided to help meet customer needs in a wide range of applications and deliver greater value for our customers.

“As an important Caterpillar brand, SEM has a history of 65 years. We are committed to build a strong foundation for customer success through affordable and easy-to-own product offerings,” said Alan Yang. “We will continue to invest in SEM products to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.”  

Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition and Seminar (BICES) is held every two years in Beijing. It endeavors to show the latest equipment, products, services, and technologies in the industry. Caterpillar displayed 13 state-of-the-art machines under the Cat and SEM brands at BICES 2023.

About Caterpillar

With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels.

About Caterpillar (Qingzhou) Ltd. and SEM Brand

Caterpillar (Qingzhou) Ltd. (CQL), formerly Shandong Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. was founded in 1958. In 2008, Caterpillar (Qingzhou ) Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar. Today SEM is an important Caterpillar brand supporting the fast-growing demands in and outside of China. . Caterpillar (Qingzhou) Ltd. is located in Qingzhou City, eastern Shandong province, which is easily accessible by major highways.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, CQL produces both SEM and Cat® products. SEM has its own brand proposition, distribution channels, marketing strategy and product support. The SEM brand of wheel loaders, soil compactors, motor graders and track-type tractors are targeted to meet customers’ needs in and outside of China. SEM products are designed to meet or exceed regional industry requirements for quality and reliability.  

We are dedicated to providing affordable, available and supported SEM products and services to serve the customers all over the world. In China, SEM machines are sold through a network of over 80 SEM dealers, owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. Outside of China, SEM products are sold mainly through Caterpillar dealerships with dedicated SEM channels, covering more than 100 countries. Key export regions for SEM machines include Asia Pacific, Latin America, Eurasia, and Africa and Middle East.

For more information, visit www.semmachinery.com.