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C-Lift M Series

Manual Low Cost Container Jack

If budget, portability, and easy maintenance are your priority, the Bison 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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Keep Operations Moving

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Operate in Remote Locations

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No More Chassis Detention

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Interested in learning more about the M Series? Submit the form and we will email you the info pack.

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.

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 175 cm 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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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.

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Case Study

Containerized Fruit Ripening Company Double Production Capacity with C-Lift

"It's good to know we have the equipment on-site and can act immediately when required, and don’t have to organise a third party to conduct the container handling."

- Neil Turbitt, Director of Smart Harvest

We Deliver More Than Just World-Class Products

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Dedicated Support

Our support does not stop when your M Series arrives. The same engineers who build and test Bison equipment are available to help you get the best performance from it. Whether you have a question, need advice, or simply want to optimise your setup, our friendly and knowledgeable team is only ever a call or message away.

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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.