Shifting hefty loads

The 4WSL diesel models replace other brands that had been used for decades, as group procurement manager Pat Rafter explains: “This site is set up for two-directional sideloader operation so when Combilift added this to its portfolio we switched manufacturers, which turned out to be a wise decision.”

Working a 9.5h shift daily, the trucks offload incoming deliveries of products – which can be up to 18.5m long and weigh up to 5t – and put them into specific storage areas. As soon as they have finished dealing with incoming stock they start moving the outgoing loads.  

Combilift’s 4WSL range, with 5t or 6t capacities, was developed for operations that require reliable, robust and fast speeds across extensive sites. The robust JCB axle includes an automatic locking differential which gives good traction to the rear wheels for easy operation on potentially difficult ground conditions.

Rafter reckons each truck covers at least 20 miles/day across the 16 acre site and clocks up 2000+ hours a year: “It’s the best model for the weights we lift, the surfaces in the yard and the harsh environment, and has proved very reliable.”