Lester M. Sears was the man who believed it might be wise idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and even if it can appear quite obsolete at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
The first truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the standard nowadays within the lift truck industry. Among these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
In 1965 the corporation was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, dedication to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was very effective and durable that the model worked hard for more than 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling equipment. The corporation has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
CAT lift trucks are currently among the best built machinery within the business. CAT produces forklifts that run on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation also manufactures a complete line of warehouse equipment. The local CAT dealers are among the very best in the business and offer more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This unit is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.