Over 80 years ago, a man called Lester M. Sears believed it might be a good idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial application. He created the "Model L," and although it may appear rather outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and revolutionized the materials handling business.
The first truck that Lester offered innovations on has become the basic today within the lift truck industry. Among these key features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
During the year 1965 the company was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Forklifts. With the same commitment to practical solutions, dedication to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really durable and effective that the model worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then during the year 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the production of material handling machines. The business has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are currently amongst the best built machinery within the industry. CAT produces lift trucks which operate on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business makes a complete line of warehouse equipment too. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the business and provide more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially engineered rough terrain vehicle which could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This particular model could function on soft soil places such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.