Combilift is a company that was originally founded by engineers Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar. They had more than 40 years of experience between them when they initially established the company in the year 1998 in Monaghan, Ireland. In only more than a decade, Combilift became a leader within the global long-load handling market, delivering machines to over 50 markets worldwide. Supported by a trusted global network of distributors that have assisted expand distribution into numerous markets around the globe and utilizing their extensive experience and knowledge, McVicar and Moffett have made products that are in high demand and had sold 10,000 units by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of a few of the Combilift models.
C-Series Combilifts come in an assortment of mast options. Lift heights up to nine meters and lift capacities up to 25,000 kilograms are available. Available engines are in electric or battery, gas or LPG and diesel and the C-Series Combilifts can work within 210 centimetres wide guided aisles.
Combilift Straddle Carriers provide the ability to transport heavy, oversized cargo like fully loaded containers that weigh as much as 35 tons. These loads could be transported all around a facility or work site and the Combilift Straddle Carrier could raise fully loaded containers where needed, whether it be from the trailer to the ground, from the ground to the trailer, or from trailer to trailer. These types of equipment are a cost-effective, effective solution for a lot of shipping, haulage, and distribution businesses, even those kinds with low throughput levels.
The SL-Series is much different compared to other side-loaders due to its ability to drive in four directions. This multi-directional steering is available with the cab on the left or on the right. This all-wheel drive, hydrostatic forklift can help companies in numerous ways, one of which is to allow facilities to have aisles that are narrower. It also allows the capability to bulk or block stack by driving forward. This highly manoeuvrable truck is normally found to be a better option compared to a lot of typical sit-down sideloaders due to the many added features and capabilities.