Combilift is a company that was first started by engineers Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett. They had more than 40 years of engineering experience between them when they initially founded the company in the year 1998 in Monaghan, Ireland. In only over ten years, Combilift became a leader in the global long-load handling market, delivering equipment to over 50 markets all around the world. Supported by a trusted international network of distributors which have helped expand distribution into many markets all around the globe and utilizing their extensive experience and knowledge, McVicar and Moffett have created equipment which are in high demand and had sold 10,000 units by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of several of the Combilift models.
There are a range of mast options for the C-Series Combilifts, while these machinery offer up to nine meters and lift capacities that top out at 25,000 kilograms. Available engines are in diesel, electric or battery and gas or LPG and the C-Series Combilifts could operate within guided aisles as narrow as 210 centimetres wide.
The Combilift Straddle Carriers can lift fully loaded containers which could 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 types of machinery 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 forklift can help businesses in numerous ways, one of which is to enable facilities to have aisles that are narrower. It also enables the capability to bulk or block stack by driving forward. This extremely manoeuvrable type of truck is normally found to be a superior option compared to numerous standard sit-down sideloaders due to the many additional features and capabilities.