Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be good idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and although it can appear a little outdated at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and revolutionized the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck provided innovations which have become standard nowadays within the lift truck business. Amongst these key features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
Lester began the "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar in 1965. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was very strong and efficient that the prototype worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The corporation has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Presently, CAT Forklifts are amongst the best-built in the business. These machinery come in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company makes a complete series of warehouse machinery as well. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best within the business and offer more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a specially engineered rough terrain vehicle which could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This specific unit can function on soft soil locations such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.