More than 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears believed it might be a wise idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial use. He came up with the "Model L," and though it may look quite obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the basic nowadays within the forklift business. Amongst these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
During 1965 the business was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and then started CAT Forklifts. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, commitment to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was very durable and efficient that the model worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The business has had their head office within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
CAT lift trucks are now amongst the best built equipment within the business. CAT produces lift trucks that run on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation manufactures a complete series of warehouse machinery also. The local CAT dealers are among the best within the industry and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a particularly engineered rough terrain vehicle which could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This model is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like for instance unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.