Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be wise idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and although it can appear rather obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery revolutionized and transformed the materials handling business.
Lester's initial truck provided innovations which have become basic today in the forklift industry. Among these important features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, high speed forward and equal reverse gears, and hydraulic tilting and lifting.
In 1965 the business was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester started "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to practical solutions, dedication to new ideas and extraordinary reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was very effective and strong that the model worked hard for more than 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and financial and marketing strengths in the manufacturing of material handling equipment. The business has had their headquarters within Almere, the Netherlands since that time.
CAT lift trucks are presently among the best built machines within the industry. CAT makes lift trucks which operate on LPG, diesel, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The corporation makes a complete series of warehouse equipment too. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best in the industry and provide more than 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a specially designed rough terrain vehicle that can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water and uses 4-wheel drive. This particular unit can function on soft soil locations like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.