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High Capacity Container Lifting Jacks

C-Lift X Series

Delivering a huge 40,000 kg | 88,000 lb lift capacity, the C-Lift X Series is the world's most powerful container lifting jack. Your fast, safe solution for lifting heavy containers on and off truck trailers.

Turn Your Forklift Into A Heavy Container Handling Machine

With the fully automated C-Lift X Series, all you need is a light forklift to transfer the heaviest containers between a chassis and the ground. By using a forklift to set up, the process is fast, safe and easy, with just one operator and no physical effort required.

Compatible with both standard and high cube containers, you can use the X Series as your primary container lift system, or pair it with an empty container handler to move and stack empties AND lift fully loaded containers on and off chassis.

Putting You In Control

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Process Cargo At Ground Level

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Eliminate Crane Hire

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Avoid Delays And Downtime

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Handle Heavy Containers

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Improve Safety and Security

C-Lift X Series

  • Compact Storage Footprint
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    The four jacks stand upright and occupy less than 4m2 or 40 square feet of floor space in your yard, factory or warehouse. Multiple forklift pockets allow the jacks to be handled, attached and removed from the rear or the sides.

  • Runs off single-phase power supply
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    The X Series runs off 207 - 240 VAC, single-phase, 50 - 60 Hz power supply, drawing 32 Amps. Typical power sources are your mains supply or a portable generator. Electric cables daisy chain around three sides of the container and connect to the power packs on each jack.

  • Height Adjustable for High Cube Containers
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    The X Series works with all ISO container heights and lengths. The top bracket is height adjustable for fitting to standard containers and high cubes.

  • Lift capacity of 40 tonne | 88,000 lbs
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    Each X Series leg has a working load limit of 10,000 kg or 22,000 lbs, giving you a total working load limit of 40 tonne.

  • Self levelling control system
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    Onboard sensors control the pumps and motors, keeping the container level and each leg synchronized. The default mode is self-leveling, however, the operator can select and control individual legs, or groups of legs, if required.

  • Works on uneven ground
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    An articulating footplate gives the X Series a stable base for lifting containers on rough, loose and uneven surfaces.

C-Lift X Series

  • Wireless remote
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    A wireless handheld remote control allows the operator to move freely, monitor each lift, and remain a safe distance from the elevated container.

  • Emergency stops
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    An emergency stop button on the remote will stop the X Series on demand. A second hardwired emergency stop button sits on the ground, a safe distance from the elevated container.

  • Hydraulic counterbalance valves
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    Hydraulic counterbalance valves ensure the container will stay elevated in the event of an unexpected power outage or hydraulic failure.

  • Safety rated control system
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    A safety-rated control system, with dual-channel redundancy, controls the pumps and motors, keeping the container level and each leg synchronized.

  • British Design Standard
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    The C-Lift A Series is CE compliant and designed in accordance with BS EN 1494:2000+A1:2008, the British Standard for mobile or moveable jacks.

Model C-Lift X40
Lift Capacity 40,000 kg
Lift Height 1.7 m
Reversing Clearance 60 cm
Leg Weight 450 kg
Operating Temperature -10°C to +50°C. Upgrade available to extend high / low temp limits
IP Rating IP56
Power Supply 207 - 240 VAC, single phase, 50 - 60 Hz, 32 Amps
Construction High strength structural steel. Each leg is factory proof tested to 150% x rated load. Off the shelf hydraulics, for easy servicing. Zinc-plated and painted exterior, for long life cycle.
Design Standard CE compliant and designed in accordance with BS EN 1494:2000+A1:2008, the British Standard for mobile or moveable jacks.
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Dedicated Support

Bison engineers stand ready to support your team and technicians. This support is enhanced by remote diagnostic capabilities built into all automated C-Lift X Series. Using a smartphone app, your team can connect Bison engineers to your C-Lift X Series, allowing us to investigate issues if they arise, reset the firmware, and provide expert advice at low or no cost, no matter where you are in the world.

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Comprehensive Training

With every C-Lift X Series you'll receive a series of detailed Training Videos - covering safety, key components, how to set the X Series up, safe operation, and reversing safety. Each video is accompanied by a short online test, so that you can train, test, and certify your X Series operators, and take confidence knowing they are familiar with the equipment and how to use it safely.

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5 Year Limited Warranty

All Bison C-Lift X Series are covered by a 5-year limited warranty on structural components, and a 1-year limited warranty on other components. Our product development and production processes combine first-class engineering, industrial-strength components, and rigorous manufacturing, to deliver quality equipment you can trust to perform in the toughest conditions.

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"Bison's support has been remarkable. They flew half-way around the world to make sure we were happy."

Marcus Oliver, Global Asset Manager, HPA USA

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Trusted to perform

Bison combines first-class engineering, industrial strength components and rigorous manufacturing, to deliver quality equipment you can trust to perform in the toughest conditions.

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Putting you in control

With Bison you'll get more self sufficiency and control over your operations, and the freedom to lift and weigh containers without relying on contract cranes, truck scales and heavy handling equipment.

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From solutions to support

Working with Bison means exceptional service at every touch point, from our multi-lingual sales team, to our comprehensive training and global support network.

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Keeping You Up & Running

Back Up Old Machines

For sites with older reach stackers or top loaders, the X Series is a cost effective back up - keeping your cargo moving when your older machines need servicing.