Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be wise idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and although it could seem quite outdated at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment changed and transformed the materials handling business.
The initial truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the standard today within the lift truck industry. Several of these key features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic lifting and tilting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and after that started CAT Forklifts, after being obtained by Caterpillar in the year 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was so efficient and strong that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then in 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machines. The corporation has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
Currently, CAT Lift Trucks are among the best-built within the business. These equipment come in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The corporation also makes an entire series of warehouse equipment. The local CAT dealers are among the best in the business and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially designed rough terrain vehicle which could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and utilizes 4-wheel drive. This unit could function on soft soil places like unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.