Lester M. Sears was the man who believed it could be wise idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He came up with the "Model L," and even though it can look quite obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
Lester's first truck offered innovations which have become standard these days within the forklift industry. Amongst these key features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, equal reverse and high-speed forward gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
In the year 1965 the company was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and then began CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to practical solutions, commitment to new ideas and exceptional dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so durable and effective that the prototype worked hard for more than 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 technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machines. The business has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
Currently, CAT Lift Trucks are amongst the best-built within the business. These machinery 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 among the best in the business and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The particularly engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This specific model could function on soft soil places such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.