Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who believed it could be wise idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and although it may seem rather outdated at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment changed and transformed the materials handling business.
The initial truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the basic nowadays in the lift truck business. Among these key features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic lifting and tilting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar during 1965. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to exceptional dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really strong and efficient that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the manufacturing of material handling equipment. The corporation has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are now among the best built machinery in the industry. CAT produces forklifts which operate on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company makes an entire line of warehouse equipment also. The local CAT dealers are among the best in the business and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The specifically engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This unit could function on soft soil locations like for instance unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.