More than 80 years ago, a gentleman named Lester M. Sears thought it could be a wise idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial use. He created the "Model L," and although it may appear rather obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck that Lester offered innovations on has become the basic these days within the forklift business. Among these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic lifting and tilting.
During 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and afterward began CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was very durable and efficient that the model worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture in 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling machines. The business has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Currently, CAT Forklifts are among the best-built within the industry. These machinery are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The business also manufactures an entire series of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the industry and offer more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This unit could function on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.