Forklift operator Mick Shepard also commented, “I have probably one of the oldest (small IC pneumatic forklifts) here – still runs like a top. I have no problems with it.”
HB has several buildings, including a manufacturing plant, across its 43 acres with rough terrain throughout. “I’ve got to get in a lot of tight spots in a lot of different areas – and that’s all day long,” says Shepard.
Comfort was also a major concern when choosing Cat lift trucks. Shepard continues, “I can control everything without a whole lot of movement. I can see around me good, and it doesn’t shatter my spine like a lot of (other forklift brands) do. A lot them are so rigid it hurts to hit bumps, and we hit plenty of bumps here.”
Shepard has more than 20 years as a forklift operator under his belt. “I do prefer Cat (forklifts) over all the other ones," he says. "I just like the way they handle. I think they turn better.”
He adds, “We do talk about it a lot among us forktruck drivers – how mad we’re gonna be if they don’t stick with Cat (lift trucks). If I’m going to drive a forktruck, I want a Cat.”
Hughes Brothers employees take pride in manufacturing the tools that power America and it shows. Reliable equipment is an important part of keeping this mission going and driving their team to deliver on their commitment every day.
Stryson says, “My overall impression of Cat is that they’re investing back in the company. They’re progressive. They’ve got a great design, and they’ve simplified things. I’d definitely recommend Cat forklifts to other people looking to buy a forklift.”
Shepard comments, “If you ain’t driving a Cat, you ain’t driving nothin’.”
