Lester M. Sears was the man who thought it might be wise idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and though it can appear quite outdated at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling business.
The initial truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the basic today in the forklift business. Among these important features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic lifting and tilting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
During 1965 the business was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Forklifts. With the same commitment to practical solutions, dedication to new ideas and extraordinary dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was so durable and effective that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then during 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling machines. The business has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Presently, CAT Lift Trucks are amongst the best-built in the industry. These machines come in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business manufactures a complete series of warehouse equipment also. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best within the business and provide over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a specifically engineered rough terrain vehicle which can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This unit is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.