More than 80 years ago, a man named Lester M. Sears believed it could be a good idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial use. He came up with the "Model L," and although it may appear quite outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment revolutionized and transformed the materials handling business.
Lester's initial truck provided innovations that have become basic nowadays within the forklift industry. Some of these key features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
Lester began the "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Forklifts, after being obtained by Caterpillar during the year 1965. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was so efficient and durable that the prototype worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machines. The company has had their head office within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
At present, CAT Lift Trucks are among the best-built within the business. These equipment are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business manufactures an entire line of warehouse machinery as well. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the business and provide more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The specially designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This specific unit is capable of functioning on soft soil places such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.