Lester M. Sears was the man who thought it could 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 He made the "Model L," and even if it can look a bit outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck provided innovations that have become basic today within the lift truck industry. Among these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic lifting and tilting.
In 1965 the corporation was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and afterward began CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really efficient and durable that the prototype worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The business has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT forklifts are now among the best built machines within the business. CAT makes forklifts which operate on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business makes an entire line of warehouse machinery also. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the business and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The specially engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This particular model is capable of functioning on soft soil locations such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.