Lester M. Sears was the man who thought it might be wise idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and although it could seem rather obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and revolutionized the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck provided innovations that have become standard these days within the forklift business. Among these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Lift Trucks, after being acquired by Caterpillar during 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to extraordinary reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really durable and effective that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machinery. The business has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Presently, CAT Forklifts are among the best-built in the business. These equipment come in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company also makes a complete line of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are among the best within the industry and offer over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in as much as 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.