Cargotec's Kalmar Rough Terrain Center (KRTC) in Cibolo, Texas, has received an order for 355 light capability rough terrain forklift trucks (LCRTF) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. Total value of the order is over EUR 20 million and it has been booked into Cargotec's third quarter 2012 order intake.

The order is part of the frame agreement signed between KRTC and the US Department of Defense in 2011. It follows deals signed in 2011 and 2012, taking the total number of units close to 1300.

The LCRTF is a purpose-built cargo handling solution designed for loading and unloading containers, railcars and tactical vehicles. The LCRTF has sufficient mobility to operate on the various types of terrain found in defense and peace-keeping operations including work areas where high flotation and traction characteristics are required.