Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be good idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He came up with the "Model L," and even though it may seem quite outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and revolutionized the materials handling industry.
The first truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the standard nowadays within the lift truck business. Some of these key features include: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and then began CAT Lift Trucks, after being obtained by Caterpillar during 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to extraordinary dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really efficient and durable that the model worked hard for more than 30 years prior to finally retiring.
It was then in 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The company has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
CAT lift trucks are presently among the best built machinery in the industry. CAT produces lift trucks that run on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The corporation also manufactures a complete series of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the business and offer more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This unit can function on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.