Lester M. Sears was the man who believed it could be good idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He made the "Model L," and though it may seem rather obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machine revolutionized and transformed the materials handling business.
Lester's first truck offered innovations which have become basic today within the forklift business. Among these key features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic lifting and tilting.
Lester began the "Towmotor" and then began CAT Lift Trucks, after being acquired by Caterpillar during the year 1965. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to exceptional dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was very efficient and durable that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
It was then during the year 1992, when Caterpillar joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a joint venture. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the production of material handling equipment. The company has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
At present, CAT Lift Trucks are among the best-built in the business. These equipment are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The corporation also makes an entire series of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best in the industry and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specifically designed rough terrain vehicle which is able to operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This particular model can function on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.