The Combilift company was started by two engineers, Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar. Between them, they had more than 40 years of engineering experience when they established the company during 1998 in Monaghan, Ireland. In only over ten years, Combilift became a leader within the long handling market all around the world, delivering products to over 50 markets worldwide. Supported by a trusted global network of distributors which have assisted expand distribution into many markets around the globe and utilizing their extensive knowledge and experience, McVicar and Moffett have made machinery which are in high demand and had sold 10,000 units by mid 2009.
Below is a summary of a few of the Combilift units.
There are a range of mast options for the C-Series Combilifts, while these equipment provide as much as nine meters and lift capacities that top out at 25,000 kilograms. Available engines are in LPG or gas, diesel, and electric or battery and the C-Series Combilifts can work within guided aisles as narrow as 210 centimetres wide.
Combilift Straddle Carriers offer the ability to carry heavy, oversized loads such as fully loaded containers that weigh as much as 35 tons. These loads could be transported all around a work site or facility and the Combilift Straddle Carrier can 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 kinds of machinery are an effective, cost effective solution for numerous haulage, shipping, and distribution businesses, even those kinds with low throughput levels.
The SL-Series is much 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 all-wheel drive, hydrostatic lift truck can benefit companies in a lot of ways, one of which is to allow facilities to have aisles that are narrower. It also allows the capability to bulk or block stack by driving forward. This extremely manoeuvrable type of truck is usually considered to be a superior choice as opposed to lots of traditional sit-down sideloaders due to the various extra capabilities and features.