Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it could be good idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He came up with the "Model L," and though it could seem quite outdated at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The equipment changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the standard today in the forklift business. Some of these key features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
Lester started the "Towmotor" and afterward started CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar in 1965. With the same commitment 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 effective and strong that the model worked hard for over 30 years before finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together financial and marketing strengths and technological strengths in the production of material handling machines. The corporation has had their head office within Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT forklifts are currently among the best built machines in the business. CAT produces lift trucks which run on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business also manufactures an entire series of warehouse machines. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best within the industry and provide over 80 years of relevant experience.
The specifically engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle could operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This particular unit could function on soft soil places like for example unprepared beaches. The RTCH could handle the 8 foot wide and 20 to 40 foot long containers.