Over 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears thought it might be a wise idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial application. He created the "Model L," and although it could appear quite obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machine revolutionized and transformed the materials handling business.
The first truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the standard these days in the forklift industry. Amongst these important features consist of: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
During 1965 the corporation was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Forklifts. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really effective and strong that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then in the year 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling machines. The business has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are presently amongst the best built equipment within the business. CAT produces lift trucks that operate on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company makes a complete line of warehouse machines also. The local CAT dealers are among the very best within the industry and offer more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially engineered rough terrain vehicle which could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This unit could function on soft soil places such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.