More than 80 years ago, a man named Lester M. Sears thought it could be a wise idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial use. He made the "Model L," and even if it could look quite outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment revolutionized and transformed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck provided innovations that have become basic nowadays within the lift truck business. Some of these key features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic lifting and tilting.
In the year 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and then started CAT Lift Trucks. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was very efficient and strong 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 financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling equipment. The business has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are currently amongst the best built machinery within the business. CAT makes forklifts which operate on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business manufactures a complete series of warehouse machinery too. The local CAT dealers are among the very best in the industry and provide more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The specially engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This model is capable of functioning on soft soil places like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.