The Combilift company was founded by two engineers, Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar. Between them, they had over 40 years of engineering experience when they founded the company during 1998 within Monaghan, Ireland. In only more than ten years, Combilift became a leader within the worldwide long-load handling market, providing machinery to more than 50 markets worldwide. Supported by a trusted global network of distributors that have helped expand distribution into numerous markets all around the globe and utilizing their extensive experience and knowledge, Moffett and McVicar have created equipment which are in high demand and had sold 10,000 models by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of some of the Combilift units.
There are a range of mast options for the C-Series Combilifts, while these machinery offer as much as nine meters and lift capacities that top out at 25,000 kilograms. Engines are available in diesel, electric or battery and LPG or gas and the C-Series Combilifts could operate in guided aisles as narrow as 210 centimetres wide.
The Combilift Straddle Carriers could carry fully loaded containers that may weigh as much as 35 tons. These loads can be transported all around a facility or work site and the Combilift Straddle Carrier could raise fully loaded containers where required, whether it be from the trailer to the ground, from the ground to the trailer, or from trailer to trailer. These kinds of machines are a cost-effective, efficient solution for many haulage, shipping, and distribution businesses, even those kinds with low throughput levels.
The SL-Series is a lot different from other side-loaders because of its ability to drive in four directions. This multi-directional steering is available with the cab on the right or on the left. This all-wheel drive, hydrostatic forklift can benefit businesses in numerous ways, one of which is to allow facilities to have aisles that are narrower. It also allows the capability to block or bilk stack by driving forward. This extremely manoeuvrable truck is usually considered to be a superior option as opposed to lots of regular sit-down sideloaders because of the many extra features and capabilities.