Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who believed it might be good idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and even if it may look a little obsolete at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery revolutionized and transformed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the basic these days within the lift truck business. Some of these important features include: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
During the year 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Lift Trucks. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to extraordinary reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really effective and strong that the model worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
It was then during 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling machines. The business has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Presently, CAT Forklifts are amongst the best-built within the business. These equipment are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation makes a complete series of warehouse machines as well. The local CAT dealers are among the best in the business and provide more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specifically engineered rough terrain vehicle which could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and utilizes 4-wheel drive. This particular unit is capable of functioning on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.