High-Capacity Container Lifting Jacks
With a huge 45,000 kg | 99,000 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
Handle Cargo at Ground Level
Eliminate Crane Hire
Keep Operations Moving
Handle Heavy Containers
Improve Safety and Security
Explore The Features
Lift Capacity Of 45,000 kg | 99,000 lb
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. New X45 upgrade option available to increase the working load limit to 45,000 kg (99,000 lbs)
Compact Storage Footprint
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
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
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.
Works On Uneven Ground
An articulating footplate gives the X Series a stable base for lifting containers on rough, loose and uneven surfaces.
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"The X Series gave us flexibility to manage our fleet and not rely on outside services to re-enable production."
Andrew Feist, Advanced Manufacturing Technical Leader of ESS Inc.
C-Lift X Series
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Wireless remote
A wireless handheld remote control allows the operator to move freely, monitor each lift, and remain a safe distance from the elevated container.
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Emergency stops
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.
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Hydraulic counterbalance valves
Hydraulic counterbalance valves ensure the container will stay elevated in the event of an unexpected power outage or hydraulic failure.
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Safety rated control system
A safety-rated control system, with dual-channel redundancy, controls the pumps and motors, keeping the container level and each leg synchronized.
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British Design Standard
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 | C-Lift X40 | ||
| Lift Capacity | 88,000 lbs | 40,000 kg | ||
| Lift Height | 69 in | 1.75 m | ||
| Reversing Clearance | 24 in | 60 cm | ||
| Leg Weight | 990 lbs | 450 kg | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14°F to 122°F. Upgrade available to extend to -4°F to 122°F | -10°C to +50°C. Upgrade available to extend to -20°C to +50°C | ||
| IP Rating | IP56 | IP56 | ||
| Power Supply | 207 - 240 VAC, single phase, 50 - 60 Hz, 32 Amps | 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. | 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. | CE compliant and designed in accordance with BS EN 1494:2000+A1:2008, the British Standard for mobile or moveable jacks. |
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.
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.
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.
MGF Logistics Streamlines Container Handling With The X Series
"The benefit of the Bison setup is that we no longer need a sideloader or loading dock, which helps us save space while still punching out the same volume of work. And when they're not needed, the units can be packed away and stored.”
- Jason Shill, MGF's Warehouse Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the lift capacity of the Bison X Series?
The Bison X Series has a lift capacity of up to 40,000 kg (88,000 lb). It is designed to safely lift and transfer loaded ISO shipping containers and high-value containerized assets without requiring cranes, reach stackers, or other heavy container handling equipment.
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How does the Bison X Series work?
The Bison X Series attaches directly to the ISO container corner castings and uses synchronized hydraulic lifting legs to raise the container. Its advanced self-levelling system automatically keeps the container level throughout the lifting process, allowing a single operator to safely complete container transfers using a handheld controller.
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What types of containers can the Bison X Series lift?
The Bison X Series is compatible with standard ISO shipping containers, including 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, and high cube containers. It can also lift many modified shipping containers and specialized containerized assets, provided they have accessible ISO corner castings and are within the system's rated lifting capacity.
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Can the Bison X Series lift modified shipping containers?
Yes. The Bison X Series is frequently used to lift modified shipping containers such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), mobile power units, telecommunications shelters, process skids, modular buildings, and other high-value containerized equipment. Its self-levelling technology helps protect sensitive equipment during lifting and transfer operations. As long as a container has accessible ISO corner castings and is within the system's rated lifting capacity, the Bison X Series can typically lift it.
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How many people are required to operate the Bison X Series?
The Bison X Series is designed for operation by a single trained operator using a handheld controller. Its fully automated lifting and self-levelling systems minimize manual intervention, improve efficiency, and reduce labour requirements.
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How long does it take to transfer a shipping container with the Bison X Series?
The Bison X Series can typically transfer a shipping container between a truck chassis and the ground in approximately 10 minutes, depending on site conditions and the application. This enables organizations to complete container handling operations quickly and efficiently.
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What applications is the Bison X Series best suited to?
The Bison X Series is designed for organizations that regularly handle heavy shipping containers and high-value containerized assets. It is well suited to logistics operations, manufacturing facilities, energy storage projects, modular construction, defence, mining, and other industries where fast, automated container handling is required.
We Deliver More Than Just World-Class Products
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.
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.
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.
