Used BT Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Bt was founded in 1946 by Ivan Lundquist in Sweden, originally operating as Bygg- och Transportekonomi before settling its manufacturing operations in Mjölby in 1952. In its earliest years the company began producing hydraulic hand pallet trucks and played a central role in developing the Euro pallet standard in 1949, a format that became the backbone of European logistics. Bt grew into one of the world's leading warehouse equipment manufacturers before being acquired by Toyota Industries Corporation in 2000, after which it became the primary warehouse brand within the Toyota Material Handling Group.

Bt's flagship product lines center on pallet handling and warehouse transport. The Bt Lifter range of hydraulic hand pallet trucks is the brand's most recognized product, offered in standard L-series configurations such as the LHM230, a weigh-scale variant (LHM200SC), a heavy-duty LHM300, and the Pro Lifter LHM230P, which reduces the force required to move heavy loads by up to 67 percent. Complementing the manual range, the Bt Levio line covers powered low-lift pallet trucks in pedestrian, platform, and rider-seated configurations, while the Bt Reflex series delivers electric reach trucks with lift heights up to 13 meters. The Bt Staxio and Bt Optio lines round out the portfolio with pedestrian stackers and order pickers.

Bt equipment serves a broad cross-section of industries that depend on efficient internal transport. Warehousing and distribution operations rely on Bt hydraulic hand pallet trucks and powered pallet trucks for loading dock work, staging, and cross-docking. Retail and grocery chains use the Lifter range for shelf replenishment and inbound receiving. Food and beverage processors favor stainless steel and galvanized Lifter variants designed for wet and hygienic environments, while manufacturing plants deploy the full Bt lineup to move components and finished goods between production lines.

Buyers seeking used Bt equipment consistently cite the brand's reputation for exceptional build quality and longevity. The Lifter design has been refined over decades and is widely regarded as one of the most durable hand pallet trucks on the market, with robust steel frames and hydraulic pump units engineered for high-cycle industrial use. Because Bt became part of the Toyota Material Handling Group, replacement parts and service support remain widely available through an extensive global dealer network, making maintenance of older units straightforward. The combination of proven durability, broad parts availability, and strong name recognition gives used Bt pallet trucks and warehouse equipment excellent resale value relative to comparable brands.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used BT equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected BT machines at competitive prices. Most of our BT inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have BT equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.