Lester M. Sears was the man who believed it could be wise idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and even if it can appear quite outdated now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery changed and transformed the materials handling business.
The initial truck that Lester provided innovations on has become the standard nowadays within the forklift business. Amongst these important features consist of: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
During 1965 the business was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and then started CAT Lift Trucks. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to exceptional dependability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was really strong and efficient that the model 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 marketing and financial strengths in the manufacturing of material handling machinery. The company has had their head office within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
At present, CAT Lift Trucks are among the best-built in the business. These machinery come in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The corporation also makes a complete line of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best in the business and offer more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The specifically designed RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This specific unit could function on soft soil locations such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.