Over 80 years ago, a man called Lester M. Sears believed it could be a good idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial use. He came up with the "Model L," and even though it could look rather obsolete at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The machine changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck offered innovations which have become basic nowadays in the forklift business. Amongst these key features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
During 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to practical solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so efficient and durable that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then in the year 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machines. The company has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are currently amongst the best built equipment in the business. CAT makes forklifts which run on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The corporation also makes a complete line of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are among the very best in the industry and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially engineered rough terrain vehicle which can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This specific unit is capable of functioning on soft soil locations such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.