Over 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears believed it could be a wise idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial application. He created the "Model L," and although it may appear quite obsolete at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The machine revolutionized and transformed the materials handling business.
Lester's initial truck offered innovations that have become basic nowadays within the forklift business. Amongst these important features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic lifting and tilting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
In the year 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to practical solutions, dedication to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really efficient and durable that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
It was then during 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 within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are now amongst the best built equipment within the industry. CAT produces forklifts that run on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The company also manufactures a complete line of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are among the very best in the industry 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 particular model could function on soft soil places such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.