More than 80 years ago, a man called Lester M. Sears believed it might be a good idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial application. He created the "Model L," and although it could look rather obsolete at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery changed and transformed the materials handling business.
Lester's initial truck provided innovations that have become basic nowadays in the forklift business. Amongst these key features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
During the year 1965 the company was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Lift Trucks. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to extraordinary reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really effective and strong that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together marketing and financial strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machinery. The company has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
Presently, CAT Forklifts are among the best-built in the business. These machines are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business makes a complete series of warehouse machinery also. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best in the business and provide over 80 years of relevant experience.
The particularly engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This model could function on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.