The Combilift company was established by two great engineers, Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett. Between them, they had over four decades of experience in engineering when they established the company during the year 1998 in Monaghan, Ireland. In only more than a decade, Combilift became a leader in the long handling market all over the globe, providing machinery to over 50 markets worldwide. Supported by a trusted international network of distributors that have assisted expand distribution into many markets all over the globe and utilizing their extensive knowledge and experience, McVicar and Moffett have created machines which are in high demand and had sold 10,000 units by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of several of the Combilift models.
C-Series Combilifts come in an assortment of mast options. Lift heights up to nine meters and lift capacities as much as 25,000 kilograms are available. Available engines are in gas or LPG, diesel, and battery or electric and the C-Series Combilifts can work within 210 centimetres wide guided aisles.
The Combilift Straddle Carriers can carry fully loaded containers that may weigh up to 35 tons. These loads could be transported all over a work site or facility and the Combilift Straddle Carrier could lift fully loaded containers where needed, whether it be from trailer to trailer, from the trailer to the ground or from the ground to the trailer. These kinds of equipment are a cost-effective, efficient solution for a lot of shipping, haulage, and distribution businesses, even those types with low throughput levels.
The SL-Series is a lot different from 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 hydrostatic, all-wheel drive lift truck can help businesses in numerous ways, one of which is to allow facilities to have aisles that are narrower. It also enables the capability to block or bilk stack by driving forward. This extremely manoeuvrable truck is often considered to be a better option compared to many conventional sit-down sideloaders due to the many additional capabilities and features.