More than 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears thought it could be a good idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial application. He created the "Model L," and even though it could look quite obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling business.
Lester's initial truck provided innovations that have become basic these days in the lift truck industry. Some of these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic lifting and tilting.
During the year 1965 the company was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Forklifts. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, dedication to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was very efficient and durable that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together marketing and financial strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling equipment. The corporation has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
Presently, CAT Lift Trucks are amongst the best-built in the business. These machinery come in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The corporation also manufactures an entire line of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are among the best in the industry and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially engineered rough terrain vehicle which could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This specific model could function on soft soil places like unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.