Algenita Scott Davis, Houston Habitat for Humanity executive director; Jay Gusler, MCFA director of operations; Amy Bradberry, MCFA employee relations manager; and Jerry Kovaly, Habitat construction director. Photo by Amanda Midglin, Vollmer

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA) has donated a 4,000 lb (1,800kg) capacity reach truck to Houston Habitat for Humanity for its home improvement ReStore mission.

Houston-based MCFA provided a Cat model NR4000P lift truck worth USD28,000 that is comparable to underwriting more than two days' worth of construction on a five-day house build.

Workers at the ReStore discounted building supply resale store use the forklift to lift and move new and like-new construction materials.

Along with thousands of sponsors and volunteers, Houston Habitat for Humanity has built more than 800 affordable homes for purchase by low-income residents since 1987. Homebuyers contribute 300 hours of "sweat equity" through working on their own homes or the homes of their neighbours.

Joint venture MCFA manufactures and distributes Mitsubishi and Caterpillar forklifts and, in North America, distributes Jungheinrich-branded warehouse products.