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Straddle Carriers

  • +353 47 80500
  • Annahagh, Co. Monaghan, H18 VP65, Ireland
  • 1 877 2662456
  • 303 Concord Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
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Combilift’s straddle carriers and mobile gantries ensure safe, efficient handling of heavy loads in industries such as distribution, shipping, and aerospace.

Combilift’s cost-effective straddle trucks and mobile gantries ensure safe, efficient handling of containers and oversized loads, meeting the logistical demands of industries like distribution, shipping, and aerospace.

Combilift’s robust machinery provides reliable, cost-effective handling of massive materials in industries like steel fabrication, wind turbine manufacturing, and precast concrete.

reduced operational cost

Straddle carriers reduce operational costs by optimising load handling and enhancing efficiency.

6 Steering modes combi-mg

The, six mode, multi-directional steering allows precise and safe transport of materials, making it a highly flexible and effective method of conveyance.

Increased Safety

Combilift's straddle carriers significantly enhance safety by providing stable, precise handling and visability.

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Trusted by over 100,000 satisfied customers worldwide

Built tough with high-grade steel and robust chassis, Combilift Straddle Carriers deliver exceptional strength, reliability and performance in demanding environments. Engineered for durability and precision, every straddle carrier undergoes rigorous quality inspections before leaving our Irish headquarters.

Make the most of your available space with our free warehouse planning service. Our experts can help optimise racking layouts, reduce aisle widths and increase storage capacity by up to 50%, without the cost of expanding or relocating.

Aerospace

Combilift’s diverse range of products provides safe, efficient solutions for the aerospace sector, ensuring precise handling of even the largest and heaviest components.

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Containers

Combilift’s range of innovative forklifts and straddle carriers is built for efficient space use and to meet the unique demands of container storage yards.

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Concrete

Improve concrete handling with Combilift’s safer, more efficient solutions. Tackle challenges, boost safety, and streamline operations with equipment tailored to your needs.

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Coils/Cable Drums

Combilift offers versatile, cost-effective solutions for handling coils and cable drums, improving safety, efficiency, and storage with customisable, high-performance options for any application.

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Green Energy

Combilift’s diverse range of products provide safe, efficient solutions for the Green Energy Industry. There’s no load too large or heavy for these workhorses.

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manufacturing & engineering

Comprehensive Solutions for Overcoming Material Handling Challenges in the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry with Combilift’s Innovative Equipment.

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Modular Construction

Combilift’s range of innovative forklifts and straddle carriers is built for efficient space use and to meet the unique demands of modular construction yards.

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Structural Steel

Combilift’s diverse range of products provide safe, efficient solutions for the Steel Industry. There’s no load too large or heavy for these workhorses.

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Our advanced equipment ensures efficiency and safety,
optimizing operations while keeping costs low.

Puncture proof tyres

Straddle carriers come equipped with soft, solid, puncture-proof tyres, ensuring reliable, maintenance-free performance and enhanced durability in challenging environments.

Ergonomically designed cab

Ergonomically designed cab that prioritises comfort, providing operators with a spacious, user-friendly environment for enhanced productivity and ease of use.

Easy to service – ground accessible engine

Straddle carriers are designed for easy servicing, featuring a ground-accessible engine that simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime.

 Combilift’s approach is to develop a tailor- made solution
for your extreme and oversized loads.

  • The Cost Saving Solution
The Combi-SC range delivers cost-effective handling for heavy and oversized loads in distribution and shipping. With exceptional manoeuvrability, a light footprint, and customisation options, it ensures full operational independence.

The highly adaptable COMBI-SC offers Diesel, LP Gas, and Electric options, with a new remote-control version enhancing versatility for seamless integration across various operations.

The COMBI-SC offers extensive customisation, including all-wheel drive, automatic top lifts, telescopic capabilities, load stabilisers, camera systems, and air-conditioned cabins, ensuring versatility for diverse material handling needs.

Highly Customisable

Straddle carriers are highly customisable, allowing you to tailor features and specifications to meet your specific operational needs and preferences.

Independent sideshift

Straddle carriers offer front and rear independent sideshift capabilities, allowing precise, flexible load positioning and enhanced manoeuvrability in tight spaces.

Remote control

Optional remote control functionality, providing operators with enhanced flexibility and precision in managing loads from a distance.

Rough terrain & ramp friendly

Combilift Straddle Carriers excels in navigating uneven surfaces and inclines, ensuring reliable performance in challenging environments.

360° degree vision

The Combilift Straddle range offers 360-degree visibility, enhancing safety and precision by eliminating blind spots. This design improves control and confidence, making it ideal for handling large loads in tight or busy spaces.

Side shift front & rear

Side shift front & rear allows for easy lateral adjustments, enhancing maneuverability and precision in tight spaces.

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frequently asked questions

Find answers to the most common questions below about our Straddle Carrier Range.
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A straddle carrier is a heavy-load handling machine designed to lift, transport and position oversized, containerised or irregular loads by straddling the load from above or around it. Combilift’s straddle carrier range is used for safe, efficient handling of containers, heavy industrial components, structural steel, precast concrete, wind energy components, coils and other oversized materials.
A straddle carrier drives over or around the load, lifts it using chains, toplift attachments, telescopic systems, lifting accessories or custom load supports, then transports it to the required location. Combilift models can include front and rear independent sideshift, multidirectional steering, remote control, telescopic functionality, top-lift systems and multiview camera systems for accurate positioning.
Straddle carriers are used for moving containers, oversized industrial loads, modular construction units, structural steel, precast concrete, wind turbine components, coils, cable drums and heavy manufacturing components. They are also used for trailer-to-ground container handling, yard logistics, shipping, distribution and long-distance container transport.
Combilift straddle carriers can handle 20 ft, 30 ft, 40 ft and 45 ft containers, oversized industrial components, structural steel, concrete products, renewable energy equipment, wind turbine blades, coils, cable drums and other extreme or heavy loads. The Combi-LC, for example, is designed for wind turbine components up to 115 m long and around 70 tonnes in weight.
Compared with a forklift, a straddle carrier offers greater stability for heavy and oversized loads because it carries the load within or beneath the machine rather than cantilevered out in front. It can reduce operational costs, improve safety, provide better visibility, lower ground pressure, support precise sideshift positioning and offer operational independence for container and oversized-load handling.
Straddle carriers are used in distribution, shipping, aerospace, steel fabrication, wind turbine manufacturing, precast concrete, modular construction, manufacturing, logistics, container handling, coils and cable drums, green energy and heavy industrial operations.

Combilift straddle carrier capacities vary by model. The Combi-SC3 and Combi-SC3TA Toplift are listed at 35,000 kg, the COMBI-MG range offers lift capacities from 20 tonnes up to 150 tonnes, the Combi-LC has a 75-tonne capacity, and the Combi-XL is listed at 30,000 to 100,000 lb capacity.

Yes. Combilift straddle carriers are highly customisable and can be tailored with configurable dimensions, lift heights, chassis widths, lifting accessories, telescopic systems, automatic top lifts, all-wheel drive, camera systems, air-conditioned cabins, remote control, load stabilisers and application-specific attachments such as C-hooks for coils.

Straddle carriers improve safety through stable load transport, low centre of gravity, low ground pressure, wide stance, precise steering, 360-degree visibility, ergonomic cabs, camera systems, independent sideshift and optional remote-control operation. Some models also include sensors, motion alarms, multiview cameras and parking sensor systems to improve operator awareness.

Yes. Combilift straddle carriers are designed for indoor and outdoor use, including warehouses, yards, ports, terminals, production facilities and rough-terrain or ramp applications. Certain models are specifically described as suitable for warehouse internal and external access, low doorway operations, rough terrain and ramp-friendly work