More than 80 years ago, a gentleman called Lester M. Sears believed it might be a wise idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial use. He made the "Model L," and though it may seem a little outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and changed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the basic today within the forklift business. Amongst these key features consist of: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
In the year 1965 the company was obtained by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and afterward began CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to sensible solutions, commitment to exceptional dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was very efficient and strong that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries or MHI Ltd. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The business has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
Currently, CAT Forklifts are among the best-built in the business. These machinery are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business also manufactures an entire series of warehouse machinery. The local CAT dealers are among the very best within the business and provide more than 80 years of relevant 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 places like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.