Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be good idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and even though it could look a little obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment changed and transformed the materials handling business.
Lester's initial truck offered innovations that have become basic these days within the forklift industry. Among these key features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
In the year 1965 the corporation was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and then began CAT Lift Trucks. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to extraordinary reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was so durable and efficient that the model worked hard for more than 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machinery. The business has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Presently, CAT Forklifts are amongst the best-built in the industry. These machines come in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business also manufactures an entire line of warehouse equipment. The local CAT dealers are among the best within the industry and offer more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a particularly engineered rough terrain vehicle that is able to operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This specific model 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.