Warehouses and manufacturing facilities are under growing pressure to move materials efficiently while making better use of available space. For businesses handling steel, timber, aluminium and other long loads, automation can be difficult to introduce because load length, aisle width and changing operating conditions all affect how materials move through the site.
The Combi-AGT was developed to address these challenges. As the world’s first autonomous four-wheel sideloader for long loads, it combines automated operation with the option of manual driving, giving businesses a practical and flexible route into forklift automation.
Autonomous technology built for long loads
The four-wheel electric stand-on truck can operate autonomously in guided aisles and free-roaming environments. Operators can programme repetitive movements, allowing the vehicle to transport long loads without continuous operator input, while manual control remains available for non-routine tasks or changing workflows.
With a capacity of up to 5,000 kg and a lift height of up to 6,300 mm, the Combi-AGT demonstrates that automated forklifts can support demanding industrial applications without compromising on performance.
Intelligent navigation and load detection
The Combi-AGT uses advanced sensors and navigation technology to move through complex working environments. Natural feature navigation allows it to recognise existing features such as walls and columns, reducing the need for extensive wire guidance or reflector infrastructure.
Size-adaptive obstacle detection helps the truck respond to the dimensions of the load being carried. A laser scan verifies the load during collection and checks the available space before placement, supporting accurate handling and reducing the risk of contact with surrounding products, racking or structures.
Improving warehouse efficiency
Intelligent path planning helps optimise travel routes, reduce unnecessary movement and maintain consistent material flow. Automatic charging supports planned operating schedules, while real-time monitoring and diagnostics help improve reliability and minimise avoidable downtime.
By automating repetitive transport tasks, businesses can redirect employees towards work that requires judgement, coordination and specialist expertise. The side-loading design also allows long products to travel lengthways through narrow aisles, helping operations use their available warehouse space more effectively.
A flexible step towards automation
The Combi-AGT is suitable for industries including steel, metals, aluminium, timber, plastics, logistics and warehousing. Its combination of autonomous performance and manual flexibility makes it particularly relevant to operations where repeatable long-load movements form a major part of the daily workflow.
Discover how the Combi-AGT autonomous forklift can support safer, more efficient long-load handling in your operation.
