Lester M. Sears was the gentleman who thought it might be wise idea to modify the farm tractor for use by industry more than 80 years ago. He came up with the "Model L," and though it could appear rather obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and revolutionized the materials handling business.
The first truck which Lester offered innovations on has become the standard nowadays in the lift truck industry. Several of these important features comprise: rear-wheel steering, wheel drive, hydraulic tilting and lifting and equal reverse and high-speed forward gears.
During 1965 the company was acquired by Caterpillar and Lester began "Towmotor" and afterward began CAT Lift Trucks. With the same commitment to sensible solutions, dedication to new ideas and exceptional reliability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are direct descendants of Lester's. The Model L was very durable and effective that the prototype worked hard for over 30 years before 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 manufacturing of material handling machines. The business has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
CAT lift trucks are presently among the best built equipment in the business. CAT makes lift trucks which operate on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced models and gasoline engines. The company manufactures a complete line of warehouse equipment too. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best within the industry and provide over 80 years of relevant experience.
The RTCH is a particularly engineered rough terrain vehicle that is able to operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water and utilizes 4-wheel drive. This model could 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.