Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who believed it might be wise idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and though it may look a bit obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment transformed and changed the materials handling business.
The initial truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the standard nowadays within the lift truck industry. Amongst these important features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
In 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and then started CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to practical solutions, dedication to extraordinary reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really efficient and strong that the model 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 technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machinery. The company has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT forklifts are currently amongst the best built equipment in the industry. CAT makes lift trucks that run on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The company makes an entire series of warehouse machinery as well. The local CAT dealers are among the very best in the industry and provide more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specifically engineered rough terrain vehicle that could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and utilizes 4-wheel drive. This model is capable of functioning on soft soil locations like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.