Over 80 years ago, a man called Lester M. Sears thought it might be a wise idea to modify a farm tractor for industrial application. He created the "Model L," and although it can seem quite obsolete at the moment, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment changed and transformed the materials handling business.
Lester's first truck provided innovations that have become basic today in the lift truck business. Amongst these important features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic lifting and tilting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar during 1965. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was really strong and efficient that the model worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The corporation has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
At present, CAT Forklifts are among the best-built in the industry. These machinery are available in LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company makes an entire series of warehouse machinery too. The local CAT dealers are among the very best in the industry and provide more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The RTCH is a specifically designed rough terrain vehicle which could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and utilizes 4-wheel drive. This unit can function on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.