Over 80 years ago, a gentleman named Lester M. Sears believed it could be a wise idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial use. He created the "Model L," and though it may seem a little obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling industry.
Lester's initial truck offered innovations which have become standard today in the forklift business. Some of these important features include: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Forklifts, after being obtained by Caterpillar during 1965. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, dedication to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really effective and durable that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in 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 equipment. The company has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
At present, CAT Lift Trucks are amongst the best-built in the industry. These machines are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business also manufactures a complete line of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best within the business and provide over 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially designed rough terrain vehicle that could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This model can function on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.