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Combilift Multi-Directional Forklifts and Side Loaders

Combilift built its name on the multi-directional forklift: a truck that drives forwards like a counterbalance and sideways like a side loader, so long loads such as timber, steel, pipe and panels travel lengthways through a narrow aisle instead of across it. The range now runs from pedestrian stackers to heavy straddle carriers.

As an authorised Combilift dealer, we supply Combilift trucks new and used and service them with our own engineers. If you are weighing up the options, compare side loaders and multi-directional trucks with articulated forklifts, or book multi-directional operator training.

Multi-Directional

C-Series

Combilift C-Series multi-directional forklift

The original Combilift: a four-way truck for long loads, indoors and out. The wheels turn so the truck travels sideways with the load along its length, which means narrower aisles, no need to take long loads out and back in lengthways, and safer handling of awkward material. LPG, diesel and electric versions, from compact models to heavy duty.

  • C-Series (LPG and diesel)
  • C E electric
  • C XL and C5000 XLE Electric
  • C ST

Combi-CB

Combilift Combi-CB multi-directional counterbalance forklift

A counterbalance forklift that also drives sideways. For sites that handle pallets most of the time and long loads some of the time, it replaces a counterbalance truck and a side loader with one machine.

  • Combi-CB (LPG and diesel)
  • Combi-CB4
  • Combi-CBE and Combi-CB4E Electric

GT

Combilift GT multi-directional forklift

A multi-directional truck in diesel and LPG, for yards and buildings that need both the long-load handling and the robustness to work outdoors.

  • GT

Side Loaders

SL and SLE Side Loaders

Combilift SL side loader carrying long loads

Side loaders carry long loads along the side of the truck on a low deck, for heavy lengths in yards and stockholding. Engine powered SL models and the electric SLE for indoor work.

  • SL (LPG and diesel)
  • SLE 5000 Electric
  • C 4WSL four-way side loader

Aisle Master

Aisle Master Articulated Forklifts

Combilift Aisle Master articulated narrow aisle forklift

Articulated narrow aisle trucks that unload a lorry in the yard and then stack into racking from a narrow aisle, so one truck does the work of a counterbalance and a reach truck, and the racking can take more aisles. LPG and electric, including a cold store version.

  • Aisle Master (LPG and electric)
  • Aisle Master AC
  • Aisle Master AC Electric 3000
  • Aisle Master AME-OP
  • Aisle Master Cold Store

Pedestrian

Pedestrian Multi-Directional Trucks

Combilift Combi-MR4 pedestrian multi-directional reach truck

Walk-behind and stand-on trucks that bring multi-directional handling to smaller sites and tighter aisles: pedestrian reach, counterbalance stackers, order pickers and pallet trucks, all able to handle long loads sideways.

  • Combi-MR and Combi-MR4 360°
  • Combi-WR and Combi-WR4
  • Combi-CS
  • Combi-OP
  • Combi-PPT
  • Combi-STE Electric

Heavy Handling

Straddle and Load Carriers

Combilift Combi-SC straddle carrier

Straddle carriers and load carriers for very large and heavy items: precast concrete, wind turbine parts, steel fabrications and oversized loads that no forklift can lift. Specified to the load and the site, so tell us what you move.

  • Combi-SC Straddle Carrier
  • Combi-LC Load Carrier
  • Combi-CSS
  • Combi-FSE
  • Combi-AGT

Why buy Combilift from Acclaim

  • Authorised Combilift dealer, supplying new trucks and genuine parts.
  • New, used or hire, with finance through a third-party funder on new and used machines.
  • Serviced by our own engineers from eight depots, with LOLER thorough examinations and PUWER inspections in one visit.
  • Operator training on multi-directional and side loader trucks by our own RTITB instructors: see training courses.
  • Racking and trucks planned together, so aisle widths and long-goods storage suit the truck: see cantilever racking.

Combilift questions

Are you an authorised Combilift dealer?

Yes. We supply new Combilift trucks, used Combilifts, hire, parts, servicing and thorough examinations.

What is a multi-directional forklift?

A forklift whose wheels turn so it can drive forwards, sideways or diagonally. Long loads such as timber, steel and pipe travel lengthways through a narrow aisle instead of across it, which saves space and makes handling long material safer.

Multi-directional forklift or side loader?

A side loader carries long loads on a deck along its side and suits heavy lengths in yards. A multi-directional truck handles pallets like a counterbalance as well as long loads sideways, so one truck can do both jobs.

Do Combilift forklifts need a thorough examination?

Yes. Like any forklift, a Combilift needs a LOLER thorough examination at least every 12 months, or every six months if it is used to lift people.

What training do Combilift operators need?

Multi-directional and side loader trucks have their own training category. Operators trained on a counterbalance truck need conversion training before driving one.

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