Lester M. Sears was the man 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 though it can seem rather obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machine transformed and revolutionized the materials handling business.
Lester's first truck offered innovations which have become standard these days within the lift truck business. Amongst these key features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic tilting and lifting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
In the year 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and then began CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to practical solutions, dedication to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really effective 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 marketing and financial strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The business has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
CAT lift trucks are now among the best built machinery in the business. CAT produces forklifts that run on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business also manufactures an entire series of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best in the business and offer over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This specific unit is capable of functioning on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.