Over 80 years ago, a man named Lester M. Sears thought it might be a good idea to adapt a farm tractor for industrial application. He came up with the "Model L," and although it may look rather obsolete now, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery changed and transformed the materials handling industry.
The initial truck which Lester provided innovations on has become the basic nowadays within the lift truck business. Amongst these key 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 after that started CAT Forklifts. With the same dedication to practical solutions, commitment to exceptional reliability and new ideas, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was very strong and efficient that the model worked hard for over 30 years prior to finally retiring.
It was then in 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.
CAT forklifts are now among the best built equipment in the industry. CAT makes forklifts that run on diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The company manufactures an entire line of warehouse machines too. The local CAT dealers are amongst the best in the business and offer over 80 years of relevant experience.
The specifically engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in as much as 5 feet of sea water. This unit could function on soft soil places such as unprepared beaches. The RTCH can handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.