54 | Sector Focus: Handling & Storage
LONG LOAD INNOVATION
Combilift launched two groundbreaking solutions at LIGNA 2025
Above left: The Combi FSE 8000 was launched at LIGNA Above right: The new Combi Load Xtender
Timber yards, panel product suppliers, and sawmill operations face ever-increasing pressure to handle long and heavy loads more safely, more efficiently, and with less environmental impact. At LIGNA 2025, Combilift unveiled two major innovations designed specifically with these industry challenges in mind: the new Combi-FSE 8000 and the Combi-Xtender.
The latest addition to Combilift’s four- wheel electric sideloader range, the Combi- FSE 8000, offers an 8-tonne lift capacity – ideal for handling structural timber, packs of sawn wood, panels, or engineered wood products in confined indoor or outdoor environments.
The Combi-FSE 8000 delivers all the proven advantages of the smaller FSE models – such as class-leading operator visibility, low maintenance, and patented traction control – now scaled up for more intensive, heavy-duty environments. This next- generation sideloader offers zero-emission performance without compromising on power, safety, or durability, making it the ideal solution for industries handling timber, steel, and other long loads in confined or indoor spaces
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• Powerful, emission-free operation: Twin 18kW drive motors provide the torque and
responsiveness required for heavy packs, with all-electric performance suited for indoor timber stores.
• Patented traction and steering: Designed for year-round reliability in muddy or
uneven yard conditions.
• Unrivalled operator visibility: The under- deck battery position and expansive
glazing allow operators a clear line of sight, especially when reversing in narrow racking aisles or busy sawmill loading areas.
• Quick battery change: Ideal for multi-shift operations in busy timber yards.
Fleet managers also benefit from Combi- Connect, Combilift’s advanced telematics system for real-time machine performance tracking and maintenance planning. This cloud-based platform enables real-time performance monitoring, diagnostics, and usage analytics, giving fleet managers valuable insights to optimise productivity, reduce downtime, and support proactive maintenance scheduling.
Unveiled alongside the sideloader, the Combi Load Xtender is a new pantograph-
style load extender that enables complete loading and unloading of trailers or rail wagons from a single side – a major advantage in timber yards where space is tight or trailer access is limited. For timber operations, the Xtender delivers:
• One-side access: Load full packs of timber from one side only, removing the need to
move trailers or access both sides.
• Ultra-low mechanism height: Its ultra- compact design ensures smooth movement
and full functionality below standard trailer height without interference.
• Enhanced safety: Operators can load securely against the far closed side of the
trailer, reducing the risk of products falling and keeping personnel out of busy traffic zones.
“These new solutions were developed in direct response to what we’re hearing from the timber sector,” said Martin McVicar, Combilift’s CEO. “Customers need to move larger loads in tighter spaces with greater safety and lower emissions. The FSE 8000 and Combi Load Xtender do just that – and they’re backed by Combilift’s proven track record in long-load innovation.” ■
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