Lester M. Sears was the man who thought it might be good idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and though it may seem quite outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck offered innovations that have become standard nowadays in the lift truck business. Several of these important features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar in 1965. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, dedication to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was very effective and durable that the model worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machines. The company has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Presently, CAT Lift Trucks are among the best-built within the business. These machinery are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The company makes a complete line of warehouse machines as well. The local CAT dealers are among the best in the business and offer over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a specifically engineered rough terrain vehicle that is able to operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and utilizes 4-wheel drive. This model could function on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.