More than 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears thought it could be a wise idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial use. He created the "Model L," and although it may look a bit outdated at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and changed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the standard these days within the lift truck business. Amongst these important features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic tilting and lifting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
In 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and then began CAT Forklifts. With the same commitment to practical solutions, commitment to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so effective and strong that the model worked hard for more than 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The corporation has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
At present, CAT Forklifts are amongst the best-built in the industry. These machinery come in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business makes an entire line of warehouse machines also. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the business and offer over 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 locations like for instance unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.