More than 80 years ago, a man named 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 He created the "Model L," and although it can look rather outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery revolutionized and transformed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck offered innovations that have become basic nowadays within the lift truck business. Several of these important features include: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
In 1965 the business was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and then began CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to practical solutions, dedication to new ideas and exceptional dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was so efficient and durable that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
It was then in the year 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together marketing and financial strengths and technological strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machinery. The corporation has had their headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
CAT forklifts are now among the best built machines in the business. CAT produces forklifts which operate on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The company also makes a complete series of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are among the very best within the business and provide over 80 years of pertinent experience.
The specially engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. 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.