Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who believed it could be wise idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and though it could look a bit outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the standard nowadays in the forklift business. Several of these key features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and then started CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar in the year 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really efficient and strong that the prototype worked hard for more than 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The business has had their head office within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are currently among the best built equipment in the business. CAT produces lift trucks which run on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation makes a complete series of warehouse machines as well. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the industry and offer more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a particularly designed rough terrain vehicle which is able to operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and utilizes 4-wheel drive. This specific unit 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.