More than 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears believed it might be a wise idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial application. He created the "Model L," and though it can look a little outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The machine transformed and changed the materials handling business.
The first truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the standard these days in the forklift business. Among these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
During 1965 the company was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and then began CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to practical solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so strong and effective that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then during the year 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together marketing and financial strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machines. The corporation has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
Presently, CAT Lift Trucks are among the best-built in the business. These machines come in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation makes a complete series of warehouse machinery also. The local CAT dealers are among the best within the business and provide over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a particularly engineered rough terrain vehicle that can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This model could function on soft soil locations such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.