More than 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears thought it could be a good idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial application. He came up with the "Model L," and even if it may appear rather outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck provided innovations which have become standard nowadays within the lift truck industry. Amongst these key features include: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Lift Trucks, after being acquired by Caterpillar during the year 1965. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, dedication to extraordinary reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really strong and efficient that the prototype 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 financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The corporation has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT forklifts are presently among the best built machines within the industry. CAT makes forklifts which operate on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The company also manufactures an entire line of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are among the best within the business and provide over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This model is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.