Combilift is a company that was initially established by engineers Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar. They had more than 40 years of experience between them when they initially founded the company during the year 1998 within Monaghan, Ireland. In only over a decade, Combilift became a leader in the long handling market all over the globe, providing machines to more than 50 markets all over the world. Supported by a trusted global network of distributors that have assisted expand distribution into many markets around the world and utilizing their extensive experience and knowledge, McVicar and Moffett have built machinery which are in high demand and had sold 10,000 units by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of some of the Combilift units.
C-Series Combilifts are available in an array of mast options. Lift heights up to nine meters and lift capacities as much as 25,000 kilograms are available. Available engines are in battery or electric, LPG or gas and diesel and the C-Series Combilifts can work in 210 centimetres wide guided aisles.
Combilift Straddle Carriers offer the ability to carry heavy, oversized loads like fully loaded containers that weigh up to 35 tons. These loads could be transported all over a facility or work site and the Combilift Straddle Carrier can carry 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 kinds of equipment are a cost-effective, effective solution for numerous shipping, haulage, and distribution businesses, even those types 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 hydrostatic, all-wheel drive forklift could help companies in a lot of ways, one of which is to allow facilities to have aisles which are narrower. It also allows the capability to bulk or block stack by driving forward. This highly manoeuvrable truck is often considered to be a better alternative compared to many conventional sit-down sideloaders because of the various additional capabilities and features.