Cat Lift Trucks
Cat Lift Trucks is a manufacturer of counterbalance forklift trucks and warehouse equipment for warehousing, manufacturing, and industrial customers. It operates through an authorized dealer network across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East as a subsidiary of the Logisnext group under a licensed Caterpillar brand.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersAlmere, Netherlands
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cat Lift Trucks does
Cat Lift Trucks, operating under the legal entity Logisnext Europe B.V., is a manufacturer of materials handling equipment producing electric, diesel, and LP gas-powered counterbalance forklift trucks (capacities 1.4–12 tonnes in the HS Line, with extensive warehouse equipment coverage) and an entry-level EQ Line range with lithium-ion battery technology as standard. The company has produced lift trucks since the 1960s and uses the CAT trademark, Corporate Yellow colorway, and product trade dress under license from Caterpillar. Proprietary engineering assets include the Responsive Drive System 2 (RDS2) electronic controller, Presence Detection System (PDS/PDS+) safety architecture, PowerBurst torque management, Dual Drive four-wheel steering, and the VISR telematics platform — collectively supporting safety, performance, and operator-comfort differentiation across industrial use cases such as warehousing, manufacturing, ports/stevedoring, cold chain, food and beverage, paper, and building supply.
Cat Lift Trucks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cat Lift Trucks
- Legal name
- Logisnext Europe B.V.
- Website
- https://catlifttruck.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Cat Lift Trucks is a manufacturer of counterbalance forklift trucks and warehouse equipment for warehousing, manufacturing, and industrial customers. It operates through an authorized dealer network across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East as a subsidiary of the Logisnext group under a licensed Caterpillar brand.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cat Lift Trucks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Forklifts and Materials Handling Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120)
- SIC
- Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)
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Where Cat Lift Trucks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Almere
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cat Lift Trucks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Forklift and Warehouse Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used counterbalance forklift trucks, electric forklifts, diesel forklifts, LP gas forklifts, and warehouse equipment including pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks, order pickers, and tow trucks. Products are sold through dealer network with various capacity ranges from 0.4 to 23 tonnes.
- Genuine Parts and Service: Aftermarket parts supply and maintenance services for Cat lift trucks through authorized dealer network. Includes warranty services and service contracts.
- Financial Solutions: Fleet financing solutions including purchase financing and leasing options for customers acquiring lift trucks and warehouse equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Products sold through dealer network with region-specific pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Cat Lift Trucks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cat Lift Trucks manufactures and distributes electric, diesel, and LP gas-powered counterbalance forklift trucks (capacities 1.4 to 12 tonnes) plus a comprehensive range of warehouse equipment including hand pallet trucks, power pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers, reach trucks, four-way reach trucks, man-up turret trucks, man-down VNA trucks, and tow trucks. The company operates through two product lines — the high-specification HS Line and the entry-level EQ Line (featuring Li-ion batteries standard) — distributed via an authorized dealer network across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, supported by VISR telematics fleet management and battery power solutions.
Product overview
Cat Lift Trucks offers a comprehensive portfolio of materials handling equipment organized into three main product lines: the core HS Line (high-specification) counterbalance forklifts and warehouse equipment, the entry-level EQ Line products, and supporting solutions including VISR telematics and battery technology options. The HS Line includes electric, diesel, and LP gas-powered counterbalance forklifts (EP, DP, and GP series) ranging from 1.4 to 12 tonnes capacity, plus a full range of warehouse equipment including hand pallet trucks, power pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers, reach trucks, four-way reach trucks, man-up turret trucks, man-down VNA trucks, and tow trucks. The EQ Line provides entry-level versions of electric counterbalance forklifts, power pallet trucks, compact stackers, mini order pickers, and sit-on tow trucks, all featuring Li-ion battery technology as standard. All products are supported by a dealer network across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with services covering parts, warranties, and financial solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HS Line: High-spec product line for critical tasks demanding 100% performance, productivity, and efficiency.
- EQ Line
- VISR
Products and services
- EP14-20(C)N2T Electric Counterbalance Forklift Small 3-wheel electric counterbalance forklift with compact design and tight turning circles, designed for efficient handling in containers, lorries, and cramped environments. Capacity: 1.4-2.0 tonnes.
- EP16-20(C)N2 Electric Counterbalance Forklift Electric counterbalance forklift suitable for indoor and outdoor warehouse applications, including lifting goods in racking and moving loads at ground level. Capacity: 1.6-2.0 tonnes.
- EP25-35A(C)N Electric Counterbalance Forklift Electric counterbalance forklift for medium-capacity applications with advanced AC power for clean, efficient operation. Capacity: 2.5-3.5 tonnes.
- EP40-55(C)N(H) High-Capacity Electric Forklift High-capacity electric counterbalance forklift designed to compete with IC engine forklifts on power and durability while offering electric advantages. Capacity: 4.0-5.5 tonnes.
- EP60-120N(H) Heavy Electric Forklift Heavy-duty electric counterbalance forklift for demanding industrial applications with capacity up to 12 tonnes.
- DP20-35P3 Diesel Counterbalance Forklift Diesel-powered counterbalance forklift designed for dependable outdoor performance in demanding duty cycles and harsh environments. Capacity: 2.0-3.5 tonnes.
- DP40-55(C)N3 Diesel Counterbalance Forklift Medium-capacity diesel counterbalance forklift for outdoor industrial applications. Capacity: 4.0-5.5 tonnes.
- DP60-100N3 Diesel Counterbalance Forklift Heavy-duty diesel counterbalance forklift for demanding outdoor industrial applications. Capacity: 6.0-10.0 tonnes.
- GP15-35(C)P LP Gas Counterbalance Forklift LP gas-powered counterbalance forklift providing flexibility for both indoor and outdoor use with minimal emissions and excellent fuel economy. Capacity: 1.5-3.5 tonnes.
- GP40-55(C)N3 LP Gas Counterbalance Forklift Medium-capacity LP gas counterbalance forklift for flexible indoor/outdoor applications. Capacity: 4.0-5.5 tonnes.
- CV25-30 Hand Pallet Truck Manual hand pallet truck for moving individual pallets or unit loads at ground level. Capacity: 2.5-3.0 tonnes.
- NPP16-20N3(R)(E) Power Pallet Truck Pedestrian power pallet truck for moving pallets at ground level, excellent for loading goods vehicles via loading docks. Capacity: 1.6-2.0 tonnes.
- NPV20-25N3 / NPF20-25N3(R)(S) Power Pallet Truck Platform power pallet truck for efficient pallet handling at ground level. Capacity: 2.0-2.5 tonnes.
- NPR20-30N2 Stand-in Power Pallet Truck Stand-in power pallet truck where operator walks behind truck for efficient ground-level pallet transport. Capacity: 2.0-3.0 tonnes.
- NPS20-30N2 Sit-on Power Pallet Truck Sit-on power pallet truck for operator comfort during extended pallet handling operations. Capacity: 2.0-3.0 tonnes.
- NSP10-16N3(R)(I)(S) Stacker Pedestrian stacker with high lifting capabilities for stacking pallets at heights up to approximately 6 meters. Capacity: 1.0-1.6 tonnes.
- NSV/NSF12-16N3(I)(R)(S)(S) Stacker Versatile stacker model with multiple configuration options for warehouse stacking applications. Capacity: 1.2-1.6 tonnes.
- NSR12-20N2(I)(S) & NSR12N2TF Stand-in Stacker Stand-in stacker with option for double-deep stacking capability. Capacity: 1.2-2.0 tonnes.
- NSS16-20N2(I)(S) & NSS12N2TF Sit-on Stacker Sit-on stacker with double-deep stacking option for high-density warehouse storage. Capacity: 1.6-2.0 tonnes.
- NO12-25N2(F)(X)(P)(FP) Low Level Order Picker Second and low level order picker for picking items from warehouse floor and low-level racking. Capacity: 1.2-2.5 tonnes.
- NOL10P Low Level Order Picker Compact low level order picker for second-level warehouse picking. Capacity: 1.0 tonne.
- NOM10P / NOH12PH Medium & High Level Order Picker Medium and high level order picker for picking from elevated racking levels in warehouses. Capacity: 1.0-1.2 tonnes.
- NR12-14N3(L)(C) Reach Truck Reach truck with lift heights up to 12.1 meters for high-level warehouse operations and maximum storage density. Capacity: 1.2-1.4 tonnes.
- NR16-25N3(H)(X) Reach Truck Versatile reach truck for extended lift heights in narrow aisle warehouse operations. Capacity: 1.4-2.5 tonnes.
- NRM20-25N3 Four-way Reach Truck Four-way reach truck allowing movement in all directions including sideways positioning for specialized racking. Capacity: 2.0-2.5 tonnes.
- NVT11-20(XL) Man-Up Turret Truck Man-up turret truck for very narrow aisle operations where operator rides with the mast for high-level picking. Capacity: 1.1-2.0 tonnes.
- NTD13-15N3 Man-down VNA Truck Man-down very narrow aisle truck for warehouse operations in extremely narrow aisles. Capacity: 1.3-1.5 tonnes.
- NTR30-50N2 Tow Truck Tow truck for transporting trolleys of parts or packages within manufacturing facilities. Capacity: 3.0-5.0 tonnes.
- EP16-20Q(T) EQ Line Electric Counterbalance Forklift Entry-level electric counterbalance forklift from the EQ Line series, featuring Li-ion technology as standard with capacities from 1.6-2.0 tonnes in 3-wheel configuration.
- EP16-35Q(L) EQ Line Electric Counterbalance Forklift Entry-level electric counterbalance forklift from the EQ Line series with 4-wheel configuration, Li-ion battery standard. Capacity: 1.6-3.5 tonnes.
- NPP15-20Q2BL EQ Line Mini Power Pallet Truck Entry-level mini power pallet truck with compact design, Li-ion battery standard. Capacity: 1.5-2.0 tonnes.
- NPP16Q2L / NPP20Q2L EQ Line Power Pallet Truck Entry-level pedestrian power pallet trucks with Li-ion technology, available in 1.6 and 2.0 tonne capacities.
- NPV20Q2L EQ Line Platform Power Pallet Truck Entry-level platform power pallet truck with Li-ion battery standard for efficiency-focused operations. Capacity: 2.0 tonnes.
- NSP12Q2LM / NSP12-13Q2LD(I) EQ Line Compact Stacker Entry-level compact stackers with Li-ion technology for light-duty warehouse stacking. Mono mast version stacks to 2.0m, duplex to 3.6m. Capacity: 1.2-1.3 tonnes.
- MNO038Q2 EQ Line Mini Order Picker Entry-level mini order picker combining order picking functionality with ladder-like safety for low-level picking. Capacity: 0.4 tonnes.
- NTS30-60Q2 EQ Line Sit-on Tow Truck Entry-level sit-on tow truck with Li-ion battery standard for manufacturing material transport. Capacity: 3.0-6.0 tonnes.
- VISR Telematics Fleet management and telematics solution for monitoring lift truck performance, operator behavior, and operational efficiency.
- Li-ion Battery Technology Lithium-ion battery option available for electric counterbalance and warehouse trucks, offering longer runtime, opportunity charging, no maintenance, and extended lifespan.
- Lead-Acid Battery Systems Traditional lead-acid battery power systems for electric lift trucks, familiar and tried-and-trusted power solution.
Companies that use Cat Lift Trucks
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Cat Lift Trucks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Cat Lift Trucks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Japan Industrial PartnerscoreJapan Industrial Partners is a Tokyo-based investment firm that has entered into a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (parent company of Cat Lift Trucks) as part of the Logisnext Vision 2035 transformation strategy. The partnership is driving the rebranding of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas as Logisnext Americas, consolidating subsidiary brands including Cat Lift Trucks, Jungheinrich, and UniCarriers Forklift under the unified Logisnext name by April 30, 2026.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Cat Lift Trucks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Toyota Material Handling: Toyota Material Handling is the global market leader in forklifts and warehouse equipment, offering electric and IC-engine counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, and pallet stackers — directly competing with Cat Lift Trucks across the full EAME product portfolio.
- Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: Hyster-Yale designs and manufactures a full range of lift trucks under the Hyster and Yale brands, including counterbalance forklifts and warehouse equipment that compete head-to-head with Cat Lift Trucks in EAME markets.
- KION Group (Linde Material Handling): KION Group owns the Linde and STILL brands, both of which manufacture counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, and warehouse equipment in direct competition with Cat Lift Trucks in Europe and globally.
- UniCarriers Forklift (Logisnext): UniCarriers, formerly part of Nissan Forklift, is a sister brand of Cat Lift Trucks under the Logisnext group, offering comparable counterbalance forklifts and warehouse equipment across global markets.
- Crown Equipment: Crown Equipment is a major privately-held manufacturer of electric forklifts, reach trucks, and warehouse equipment, directly competing with Cat Lift Trucks' electric counterbalance and warehouse product lines.
- Jungheinrich: Jungheinrich is a leading European intralogistics company manufacturing forklifts, stackers, and warehouse trucks — and notably a sister brand being consolidated with Cat Lift Trucks under the Logisnext Vision 2035 strategy.
- Doosan Industrial Vehicle: Doosan Industrial Vehicle manufactures forklifts and warehouse equipment including electric and IC-engine counterbalance trucks, competing with Cat Lift Trucks particularly in European markets.
Emerging players
- Hangcha Group: Hangcha is a fast-growing Chinese manufacturer of forklifts and material handling equipment that is increasingly competing in European markets with value-priced counterbalance and electric trucks versus Cat Lift Trucks' EQ and HS Lines.
Broad incumbents
- Manitou Group: Manitou Group is a broader industrial equipment manufacturer offering material handling and lifting solutions that overlap with portions of Cat Lift Trucks' warehouse and rough-terrain forklift portfolio.
- Komatsu Forklift: Komatsu's forklift division offers counterbalance forklifts and warehouse equipment that compete with Cat Lift Trucks across European and global markets as part of Komatsu's broader heavy equipment portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Cat Lift Trucks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Cat Lift Trucks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Cat Lift Trucks M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Cat Lift Trucks
What does Cat Lift Trucks do?
Cat Lift Trucks manufactures and distributes electric, diesel, and LP gas-powered counterbalance forklift trucks (capacities 1.4 to 12 tonnes) plus a comprehensive range of warehouse equipment including hand pallet trucks, power pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers, reach trucks, four-way reach trucks, man-up turret trucks, man-down VNA trucks, and tow trucks. The company operates through two product lines — the high-specification HS Line and the entry-level EQ Line (featuring Li-ion batteries standard) — distributed via an authorized dealer network across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, supported by VISR telematics fleet management and battery power solutions.
Is Cat Lift Trucks a public or private company?
Cat Lift Trucks is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Cat Lift Trucks founded?
Cat Lift Trucks was founded in 1960. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Cat Lift Trucks based?
Cat Lift Trucks is headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Cat Lift Trucks make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Forklift and Warehouse Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are genuine Parts and Service and financial Solutions.
Who are Cat Lift Trucks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Toyota Material Handling, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, KION Group (Linde Material Handling), UniCarriers Forklift (Logisnext), Crown Equipment, Jungheinrich and Doosan Industrial Vehicle. Hangcha Group is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Manitou Group and Komatsu Forklift.
Does Cat Lift Trucks have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cat Lift Trucks.
What industry is Cat Lift Trucks in?
Cat Lift Trucks's product category is Industrial Forklifts and Materials Handling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAA, Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric), with a secondary code of IMAHABAI, Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers). Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3537.