Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be good idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and even if it may seem rather obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machine changed and transformed the materials handling business.
The first truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the standard nowadays in the lift truck industry. Several of these important features consist of: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
Lester began the "Towmotor" and then started CAT Forklifts, after being obtained by Caterpillar in 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was very efficient and strong that the model worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in the year 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The business has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Currently, CAT Forklifts are amongst the best-built within the industry. These machinery come in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company also manufactures a complete line of warehouse equipment. The local CAT dealers are among the very best within the business and provide over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specifically designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This particular unit can function on soft soil locations such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.