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Manual Low Cost Container Jack

C-Lift M Series

If budget, portability, and easy maintenance are your priority, the C-Lift M Series is a reliable option that is quick and easy to set up and simply gets the job done.

Container Handling Anywhere, Anytime

Capable of lifting up to 20,000 kg | 44,000 lbs, the C-Lift M Series is the simplest and most cost-effective container lifting jack in our range and an ideal tool for remote operations, military logistics, and sites handling low container numbers.

With no power supply required, and no electronics or hydraulics to maintain, the M Series is a reliable performer that will equip you to handle shipping containers anywhere, anytime, for less.

Putting You In Control

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Lift Containers, Anywhere, Anytime

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Eliminate Crane Hire

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Avoid Delays And Downtime

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Work In Remote Locations

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No More Chassis Detention

C-Lift M Series

  • Lift capacity up to 20 tonne | 44,000 lbs
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    We offer two lift capacities - the C-Lift M10 with 10 tonne | 22,000 lbs working load limit. And, the C-Lift M20 with a 20 tonne | 44,000 lbs working load limit.

  • Works Safely on Rough & Uneven Ground
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    The safe and sturdy tripod design provides a stable lifting base on any firm surface, including on rough and uneven ground.

  • Simple Mechanical Operation
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    With no hydraulics, electronics, or external power supply required, the M Series is easy to set up, and takes an experienced team less than 10 minutes to lift a container.

  • Quick and intuitive to assemble
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    The simple kitset design breaks down into several components, all of which can be manhandled safely and easily re-assembled.

  • Compatible with all ISO containers
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    The M Series handles all ISO container types and sizes, including high cubes, 40' and 45' containers, reefers, and ISO tanks.

  • Easy to transport
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    The M Series packs down into a compact unit for transport on a pick up, a truck or inside the container itself. See below for more info on the optional Transport Frame.

C-Lift M Series

  • Quality Construction
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    The C-Lift M Series is constructed from lightweight, high strength steel, with a corrosion protective zinc coating and certified chain hoists

  • High Design Safety Factor
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    Each leg is rated to 50% of the working load limit of the entire system, ensuring safe operation even if the container load rests on three or even two legs.

  • Tripod Design
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    The adjustable three-legged tripod design provides a consistent stable base on all firm surfaces, from concrete to uneven ground.

  • Proof Tested
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    Each M Series leg is physically proof tested to 1.5 times its working load limit prior to leaving our factory.

  • Reversing Clearance
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    There are 50cm / 20 inches of clearance for the trailer to reverse between. With simple safety precautions, reversing operations can be safely managed.

Models C-Lift M10 C-Lift M20
Lift Capacity Total 10,000 kg 20,000 kg
Lift Capacity Per Leg 5,000 kg 10,000 kg
Lift Height 1.65 m 165 cm
Reversing Clearance 50 cm 50 cm
Frame Weight 152 kg 152 kg
Chain Hoist Weight 43 kg 76 kg
System Weight 700 kg 876 kg
Operating Temperature -10°C to +50°C. Upgrade available to reduce low temp limit to -40°C.
Minimum Operators Two
Construction Light weight high strength steel with zinc coating for long life cycle. Puncture proof rubber tyres for portability once assembled. Each leg is factory proof tested to 150% x rated load.
Design Standard The M Series is 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 M Series. Using a smartphone app, your team can connect Bison engineers to your C-Lift M 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 M Series you'll receive a series of detailed Training Videos - covering safety, key components, how to set the M 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 M 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 M 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.

Packs Down Into A Compact Unit For Efficient Transportation

For moving the M Series efficiently by land, air, and sea, the M Series Transport Frame is an optional accessory featuring a sturdy steel base with forklift pockets, custom brackets, rubber pads, and ratchet tie-downs for securing the system, plus rugged cargo boxes for housing the chain hoists, covered with a weatherproof PVC cover. Taking up just 3.2m² or 34.5 ft², the Transport Frame fits lengthways inside the width of the container.

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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, weigh and move 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.

HPA USA Streamlines Equipment Staging

"The biggest benefit for us having the Bison container jacks is the ability to be self supportive in the refineries in which we work. There are times it takes 2 - 3 days to stage equipment and assets and a lot of manpower, whereas we can go in there with just a few guys and the Bison jacks, unload our equipment and get out of the way of the other contractors."

- Marcus Oliver, Global Asset Manager