Combilift is the world’s largest manufacturer of multidirectional forklifts, side loaders and articulated forklifts. We are proud to work with Combilift as one of the official resellers here in New Zealand, offering a range of high-quality, innovative forklifts.
History of Combilift
Based in Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland, Combilift was established in 1998 with only three employees.
The company’s founders, Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar, pooled their expertise, experience and vision to create something special in the industry.
They hit the ground running, developing the world’s first multidirectional all-wheel drive IC engine-powered forklift – the very first Combilift. In that first year, they produced 18 units, all but one of which were exported overseas.
Since then, Combilift has enjoyed unparalleled growth, today employing around 700 people locally and over one hundred more globally.
Last year, the company delivered its 60,000th truck off its production line – which was promptly shipped to Australasia.
You’ll find Combilift machines in use in 85 countries around the world, with 145 new machines rolling off the production line every week.
Approach to innovation and sustainability
Combilift equipment has a reputation for being expertly designed, innovative, reliable and hardwearing.
The company has won dozens of high-profile awards of the past two decades, including 10 prestigious industry awards from the Forklift Truck Association, Red Dot Design Awards for its safety features, and numerous business awards for its overall success.
Combilift also aims to be as environmentally friendly as possible, committing to a sustainable business philosophy. The production facility has been awarded ISO 9001 international quality management system, ISO 14001 Environment Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series.
These honours are only awarded to organisations that are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better, safer working conditions.
As part Combilift’s drive to help customers achieve their aims of more sustainable operations, over 60% of the company’s output is now electric. Recent models such as the Combi-XLE and now the Combi-FSE focus on heavier-duty applications for industry sectors such as timber, steel, tubes & pipes, and builders merchants.
Combilift product range
Combilift manufactures a wide range of industry-leading machinery, including container loaders, pedestrian stackers, and straddle carriers. Here at Northern Forklifts, we offer the Combilift C-Series and the versatile Aisle Master, available in LPG, Diesel and Electric versions.
Combilift C400
Designed to improve your workflow by effectively becoming three forklifts in one, this multi-directional forklift is designed for the safe, space-saving and productive handling of long and bulky loads. The revolutionary design eliminates costly double handling of material and improves productivity enabling you to get more done in less time.
Features:
Rubber mounted cabin
Multi-directional operation
3 wheel hydrostatic drive
Load-sensing steering
4 way lever positioning of wheels
Hydraulic oil cooler.
AC Electric Aisle Master
All Aisle-Master’s electric-powered models now benefit from AC technology as standard. This puts the company firmly at the forefront of battery powered technology in the articulated sector.
​Benefits include enhanced performance levels, leading to increased pallet movements for greater productivity and improved acceleration and gradeability. There are also fewer wearable parts resulting in low maintenance and reduced downtime.
Features
Quick & easy battery removal
​AC Traction motor (19.5 kw)
A choice of 620/775/930 amp-hour capacity batteries
Ergonomically designed operator’s cab
Reduced energy consumption
Aisle Master LPG
Aisle Master is acknowledged as the pioneer of LPG (liquid petroleum gas) power in the articulated forklift sector. Aisle Masters are fitted with a closed loop fuel system as standard, to improve emissions and fuel economy whilst a specially designed engine bay cooling system ensures the effective running of the engine for maximum uptime and reliability.
The main benefit of LPG has reduced emissions levels, ideal for indoor and outdoor operation, making it useful for trucks that are used in almost all industries, even the most emission conscientious. LPG power also offers 24/7 operation with no loss of power.
Features:
Hydrostatic drive
​Closed loop fuel system as standard
Engine bay cooling system designed to effectively cool the engine compartment, for maximum reliability
Cold Store Aisle Master
The cost of cold store and temperature-controlled warehousing operations is much higher than that of ambient warehousing, making space saving more crucial than ever.
Aisle Master’s collaboration with some of the major names in the industry has resulted in the cold store model, developed specifically for this sector’s exacting requirements whilst guaranteeing optimum storage density. The fully enclosed, high visibility cab keeps drivers warm, reducing the time needed for breaks and increasing productivity.
Features:
Allocated areas in the cab for a barcode scanner
Low energy LED work lights as standard
Heated cab windows which eliminate the build-up of condensation when driving between different temperatures in a buildingand
Why choose Combilift?
It’s safe to say no other manufacturer in the world can deliver the same level of customization, adaptability or cater so effectively to the diverse needs of every individual business as Combilift.
As the world’s largest fastest-growing forklift manufacturer they show no signs of slowing, recently introducing the COMBI-MR4, a game-changing truck featuring full rotation of each wheel, launching a new chapter in efficiency for warehouse operators.
If you are looking for a new forklift, we can’t recommend Combilift enough. These ultra-safe machines effortlessly handle loads from one to one hundred tons, while minimising or completely eliminating product damage.
Talk to us today and we can go through your options, finding the right fit for you and your business.