Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who believed it could be good idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and although it could seem quite obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck provided innovations that have become basic these days within the forklift industry. Among these important features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic lifting and tilting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Forklifts, after being obtained by Caterpillar during 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so strong and efficient that the model worked hard for more than 30 years prior to 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 head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Presently, CAT Forklifts are amongst the best-built within the business. These equipment come in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business also manufactures a complete series of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the industry and provide more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The particularly designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This model could function on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.