Used Crown Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Crown Equipment Corporation was founded in 1945 by brothers Carl H. Dicke and Allen A. Dicke in New Bremen, Ohio, where the company remains headquartered today. What began as a small temperature-control and antenna business pivoted to material handling in 1960, when Crown introduced its first line of lift trucks. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Crown has grown into one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, with more than 19,600 employees and a service and distribution network spanning over 80 countries.

Crown's pallet jack lineup is the heart of its product portfolio and the equipment most commonly found on the used market. The PTH Series manual hydraulic pallet jack is built around heavy-duty C-channel steel forks, a pump valve tested to over one million cycles, and self-lubricating bushings that minimize maintenance over years of hard use. The WP Series electric walkie pallet truck steps up to powered operation, featuring a heavy-gauge steel chassis, a robust AC motor with cast iron gearbox, and an ergonomic cast aluminum handle — available with Crown's V-Force lithium-ion power system for extended run times. Beyond pallet jacks, Crown produces rider pallet trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, walkie stackers, and internal combustion counterbalanced forklifts.

Crown equipment is deployed across a wide range of end markets. Warehousing and distribution operations rely on Crown pallet jacks for dock work, stock replenishment, and trailer loading. Food and beverage processors, retail distribution centers, manufacturing plants, packaging operations, and recycling facilities all count Crown lift trucks among their standard floor equipment. The brand's reputation for tight-aisle maneuverability and operator ergonomics makes it a preferred choice wherever high-cycle, space-constrained material movement is required.

Buyers seeking used Crown pallet jacks and lift trucks benefit from the same qualities that make new Crown equipment worth the investment. Crown manufactures up to 85 percent of its own components — including motors, drive units, and electronic modules — which means replacement parts are widely available through Crown's extensive dealer network and third-party suppliers alike. The PTH Series' replaceable pump valve cartridge and the WP Series' five-year power unit guarantee are engineering choices that translate directly into lower total cost of ownership on the secondary market. Used Crown pallet jacks routinely retain strong resale value because the frames, forks, and hydraulic assemblies are built to outlast multiple ownership cycles.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Crown equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Crown machines at competitive prices. Most of our Crown 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 Crown equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.