Lester M. Sears was the man who believed it could be good idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and although it may seem rather outdated at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and revolutionized the materials handling business.
Lester's initial truck offered innovations that have become basic these days within the forklift business. Several of these important features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
Lester began the "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Lift Trucks, after being obtained by Caterpillar during the year 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, dedication to exceptional dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really efficient and durable that the prototype worked hard for more than 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 machinery. The company has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
At present, CAT Forklifts are among the best-built in the business. These machinery are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation also makes an entire line of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the industry and offer more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This specific unit is capable of functioning on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.