Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be wise idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and though it may look a bit outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and revolutionized the materials handling business.
Lester's first truck provided innovations that have become basic today within the forklift business. Some of these key features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
During 1965 the company was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and then started CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, dedication to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really durable and efficient that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The business has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
Presently, CAT Lift Trucks are among the best-built within the industry. These machines are available in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company manufactures an entire line of warehouse equipment as well. The local CAT dealers are among the best within the business and provide more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a specially engineered rough terrain vehicle that is able to operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This specific unit is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.