Putting the operator first

Combilift chose the IMHX
exhibition, which took place in
March, to launch a number of new
models. The new Combi-WR Walkie
Reach, its first pedestrian truck,
incorporates the benefits of AC
technology in its traction, pump and
steering motors. It has a lift height of
4.2m and a load capacity of 1,450kg.

With electronic power steering,
pantograph and side shift functions it
is said to be the only pedestrian reach
stacker which can work in an aislewidth
of 2m pallet to pallet.

The multi-position tiller
incorporates push button rotation of
the rear wheel parallel to the chassis
for placing and picking in the aisle.

This enables the operator to remain at
the side of the truck rather than at the
rear, improving forward visibility. The
risk of incidents in tight and/or
narrow aisles is reduced as the
operator is not positioned between
the racking and the truck. In order to
rotate the rear wheel parallel to the
tiller the operator merely needs to
push the button again. For safer
travelling around corners the Combi-
WR reduces speed when cornering.

Designed with a new ergonomic
cab, Combilift’s 4-wheeled, two
directional sideloader, available with
5t and 6t load capacities, has been
developed for operations that require
reliable, robust and fast speeds across
extensive sites such as port
applications. Meanwhile, Combilift’s
new C4000E multidirectional model
for indoor and outdoor operation
incorporates a 2 wheel AC electric
drive and a redesigned cab with extra
room and a deep suspension seat for
comfort. The larger glazed cab also
offers increased visibility.