- SOLUTIONS
Modular Construction
- +353 47 80500
- Annahagh, Co. Monaghan, H18 VP65, Ireland
- 1 877 2662456
- 303 Concord Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Combilift delivers versatile solutions for modular construction, with forklifts designed for large, specialised loads. Enhancing productivity and reducing handling times, they ensure safe, efficient transport and seamless operation in tight spaces.
Combilift’s cost-effective straddle carriers and multidirectional forklifts optimise modular construction logistics, reducing downtime and material damage while enhancing efficiency and safety.
“Having such a specialised piece of equipment will prove
invaluable to Ferguson Modular.”
Modular Components
Combilift’s heavy-duty forklifts ensure safe, efficient transport of large components like prefabricated walls and floors, overcoming the limitations of standard forklifts.
Irregular components
Combilift’s versatile forklifts handle irregular and oversized components with enhanced stability, reducing material damage and ensuring safe transport.
Limited Space
Combilift’s compact, manoeuvrable equipment ensures efficient material handling in tight construction sites, overcoming space limitations of standard forklifts.
Safety Risks
Combilift enhances safety with features that improve operator visibility and control, reducing risks and ensuring a safer work environment for handling heavy, awkward loads.
Versatility
Combilift’s multifunctional forklifts handle diverse loads, reducing the need for multiple machines and streamlining modular construction operations.
Transportation
Combilift’s manoeuvrable equipment ensures safe, efficient transport of components, overcoming tight spaces and uneven terrain for seamless delivery.
// Our solutions
The COMBI C-Series forklifts are expertly designed to meet the unique needs of the modular construction industry, offering a productive, safe, and reliable solution for handling large and specialised loads. These versatile machines function as three forklifts in one, enabling smooth transitions between handling tasks. This flexibility boosts efficiency, cuts handling time, and significantly increases overall productivity.
- Capacity: 5,000lbs - 55,000lbs
- Lift Height: 159" - 12m
- Engine Types: Diesel, LPG & Electric
- Machinery Type: Multi Directional
Combilift offers cost-effective solutions for handling containers and oversized loads, making it ideal for the logistical demands of the modular construction industry. Our equipment is engineered for the safe, efficient transport of heavy components, maximising on-site productivity, reducing damage risk, and streamlining workflow in fast-paced construction environments.
- Highly Customisable
- Automatic attachment to handle ALL products
- Remote control option available
- Easy to service – ground accessible engine
The innovative Combi-CB is the original multidirectional counterbalance forklift designed specifically for the modular construction industry. More compact than conventional forklifts, it handles palletised loads and long components in sideways mode with ease. This versatility makes it perfect for navigating tight spaces and efficiently managing materials on busy building sites.
- Capacity: 5,000lbs - 6,000lbs
- Lift Height: Up to 7.5m
- Engine Types: Diesel, LPG & Electric
- Machinery Type: Multi Directional
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frequently asked questions
Find answers to the most common questions below about the Modular Industry.
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Modular construction manufacturers regularly handle prefabricated walls, floor cassettes, roof sections and fully assembled modules. Combilift solutions offer lifting capacities from 5,000lbs to 55,000lbs, with custom oversized-load handling available for specialist applications. Choosing the right modular construction forklift capacity helps improve site productivity, reduce product damage and safely transport high-value prefabricated components.
Combilift offers several solutions tailored to modular construction, including the C-Series multidirectional forklift, Combi-SC straddle carrier and Combi-CB. These machines are designed to safely manoeuvre long, large and irregular loads through factory environments and outdoor storage yards. Their flexibility makes them ideal for modular building manufacturers seeking efficient material handling equipment.
The ideal power source depends on the operating environment. Electric forklifts are often preferred for indoor manufacturing facilities, while LPG models provide flexibility across mixed-use operations. Diesel forklifts remain a popular choice for demanding outdoor yard applications. Combilift offers electric, LPG and diesel-powered modular handling solutions to suit a wide range of operational requirements.
Battery runtime depends on factors such as load weight, travel distances and shift schedules. Modern Combilift electric forklifts are designed to support demanding modular construction production environments throughout a typical working day. Effective battery charging and maintenance programmes help maximise uptime, lower operating costs and maintain productivity during peak manufacturing periods.
Efficient storage of prefabricated building components often requires high-reach handling equipment. Combilift modular construction forklifts offer lift heights of up to 12 metres, enabling manufacturers to maximise warehouse and yard storage capacity. Higher lift capabilities help improve inventory organisation while making better use of existing facility space.
Large, expensive modular components require stable and controlled handling. Combilift equipment incorporates enhanced visibility, stable multidirectional movement, improved operator control and remote-control options on selected solutions. These features help reduce accident risks, improve manoeuvrability and protect valuable prefabricated structures during transport and storage.
Most e-commerce warehouses rely heavily on palletised goods, making standard forks and pallet-handling configurations the most common attachment options. Combilift equipment can be configured to accommodate a variety of pallet sizes and warehouse layouts, helping improve efficiency, handling accuracy and throughput across distribution operations.
Yes. Modular construction businesses often move products between manufacturing facilities, storage yards and construction sites. Combilift equipment is designed for both indoor factory operation and outdoor handling environments, helping businesses streamline material flow and reduce the need for multiple machines across different stages of production.
Storage space is a valuable asset for modular manufacturers handling large building components. Combilift multidirectional forklifts allow operators to work in tighter spaces and move oversized loads more efficiently. This helps maximise storage capacity, improve stock organisation and create smoother workflows throughout production and storage facilities.
Modular construction facilities must manage large, irregular prefabricated walls, floors and complete modules while maintaining production efficiency. These oversized loads can be difficult to transport safely in confined areas. Combilift’s multidirectional forklifts and straddle carriers are specifically designed to overcome these challenges, improving manoeuvrability, reducing handling risks and supporting more efficient modular construction operations.
