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Cat masted forklifts; rising in popularity? has anyone else noticed?

Cat masted fork lift trucks have never been that popular in the area where I live. It would appear that the lion share of the market was taken by Hyster, Nissan and Clarke.

Now I've started to note quite a few Cats appearing in industrial estates and although these are very difficult to get pictures of (due to several reasons), its an interesting change - to me anyway.

I was wondering if anyone else had noticed this?

Is there a reason why Cat forklifts just haven't been that numerous?

Best regards

Gavin
  • Posted 3 Aug 2013 21:26
  • By Gavin
  • joined 20 Sep'05 - 25 messages
  • United Kingdom
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The closest depot of theirs that's listed for me is their one at Hessle, about 130 miles south!

It just may be that Cat is pushing hard to get more coverage in this market; their product line is very comprehensive and complete since their takeover of the Bucyrus company a few years back.
  • Posted 8 Aug 2013 02:59
  • By Gavin
  • joined 20 Sep'05 - 25 messages
  • United Kingdom
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Do you live near an Impact handing depot by any chance?
They used to be Toyota agents, Nissan for a short time and now Cat, this could be the reason why. We however never come up against Cat when we are quoting for sales or hire.
  • Posted 8 Aug 2013 02:44
  • By forkinlift
  • joined 22 Jan'11 - 57 messages
  • Bucks, United Kingdom
This sounds very plausible indeed. Some time ago, Toyota trucks were all the rage, now these have pretty much disappeared and replaced by the above mentioned.

One company I've hardly ever seen examples of is TCM. I wonder if these will be the next big boy on the block then?

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  • Posted 8 Aug 2013 01:17
  • By Gavin
  • joined 20 Sep'05 - 25 messages
  • United Kingdom
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I have seen where a dealer makes a push in my area- all of a sudden I start seeing a new brand or service trucks in my area. Usually lasts a little while, then another dealer with another brand makes their rounds.

I service a suburb of a large city. In the city you see all major brands, but out here, you rarely see a major dealer last very long- there's simply not enough business to make it profitable I think
  • Posted 8 Aug 2013 01:07
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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