The Combilift company was established by two great engineers, Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett. Between them, they had more than four decades of engineering experience when they established the business during the year 1998 within Monaghan, Ireland. In just more than a decade, Combilift became a leader in the global long-load handling market, providing products to over 50 markets all around the globe. Supported by a trusted international network of distributors which have helped expand distribution into many markets all over the world and utilizing their extensive knowledge and experience, Moffett and McVicar have created machines that are in high demand and had sold 10,000 models by mid 2009.
Beneath is a summary of some of the Combilift models.
C-Series Combilifts are available in an assortment of mast options. Lift heights as much as nine meters and lift capacities as much as 25,000 kilograms are available. Engines are available in gas or LPG, diesel, and electric or battery and the C-Series Combilifts can operate within guided aisles as narrow as 210 centimetres wide.
Combilift Straddle Carriers offer the ability to transport heavy, oversized loads such as fully loaded containers which weigh up to 35 tons. These loads can be transported all around a facility or work site and the Combilift Straddle Carrier could lift fully loaded containers where needed, whether it be from the ground to the trailer, from trailer to trailer or from the trailer to the ground. These types of machines are a cost-effective, efficient solution for lots of haulage, shipping, 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 lift truck can help businesses in numerous ways, one of which is to enable facilities to have narrower aisles. It also enables the capability to bulk or block stack by driving forward. This extremely manoeuvrable type of truck is normally considered to be a superior alternative as opposed to many regular sit-down sideloaders because of the many additional capabilities and features.