Over 80 years ago, a gentleman named Lester M. Sears thought it might be a wise idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial use. He came up with the "Model L," and although it may look rather outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling business.
The first truck which Lester provided innovations on has become the standard nowadays in the lift truck business. Amongst these key features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar in 1965. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, commitment to exceptional dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really durable and efficient that the model 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 marketing and financial strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling machines. The corporation has had their head office within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT forklifts are now among the best built machines in the industry. CAT produces lift trucks which operate on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The company also makes an entire series of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are among the best in the business and provide over 80 years of relevant experience.
The particularly engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This model can function on soft soil places like unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.