The Combilift company was started by two engineers, Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar. Between them, they had over 40 years of experience in engineering when they established the business in 1998 within Monaghan, Ireland. In only more than ten years, Combilift became a leader within the long handling market all around the world, delivering machinery to more than 50 markets worldwide. Supported by a trusted international network of distributors which have helped expand distribution into numerous markets all over the globe and utilizing their extensive experience and knowledge, McVicar and Moffett have built products that are in high demand and had sold 10,000 models by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of a few of the Combilift units.
C-Series Combilifts are available in an assortment of mast options. Lift heights up to 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 work within 210 centimetres wide guided aisles.
The Combilift Straddle Carriers could carry fully loaded containers that can weigh up to 35 tons. These loads can be transported all around a work site or facility and the Combilift Straddle Carrier can raise 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 equipment are an effective, cost effective solution for a lot of shipping, haulage, and distribution businesses, even those with low throughput levels.
The SL-Series side-loaders are equipment capable of driving in four directions due to its multi-directional steering. This all-wheel drive, hydrostatic forklift could benefit companies in a lot of ways, one of which is to allow facilities to have aisles which are narrower. It also enables the capability to block or bilk stack by driving forward. This extremely manoeuvrable kind of truck is normally considered to be a superior choice as opposed to many typical sit-down sideloaders due to the many extra features and capabilities.