Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who believed it could be wise idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and even though it could seem a little outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and revolutionized the materials handling business.
The initial truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the basic these days in the forklift industry. Amongst these important features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
During 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and afterward began CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to new ideas and extraordinary dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so effective and durable that the model worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
It was then in 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 production of material handling machinery. The corporation has had their head office within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are now among the best built equipment in the industry. CAT produces forklifts that operate on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation also makes an entire line of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are among the best in the industry and offer more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The specifically designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This specific model can function on soft soil places such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.