Over 80 years ago, a gentleman named Lester M. Sears thought it might be a wise idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial application. He made the "Model L," and although it may look quite outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machine transformed and revolutionized the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck offered innovations that have become basic these days in the lift truck business. Some of these important features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
During the year 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, dedication to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really strong and efficient that the prototype worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The corporation has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT forklifts are currently amongst the best built machinery within the business. CAT makes lift trucks that run on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business manufactures an entire line of warehouse machinery too. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best in 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 specific model can function on soft soil locations such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.