Used Hyster Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Hyster traces its roots to 1929, when Ernest G. Swigert founded the Willamette Ersted Company in Portland, Oregon, to build winches and lifting machines for the Pacific Northwest logging industry. The name "Hyster" was adopted in 1934 as a nod to the loggers' call of "hoist her," and the company was officially renamed Hyster Company in 1944. After decades of independent growth, Hyster was acquired by NACCO Industries in 1989 and eventually became part of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., when NACCO spun off its materials handling business in 2012.

Hyster's forklift lineup is organized around a logical model-naming system in which the prefix letter identifies the truck type: S-series models are internal-combustion cushion-tire forklifts built for smooth indoor floors, H-series trucks are internal-combustion pneumatic-tire machines suited to outdoor and rough-surface work, and E-series trucks are electric cushion-tire riders designed for indoor environments where emissions and noise must be minimized. Generation suffixes such as XL, XM, and FT mark successive design improvements across all three families, making it straightforward to identify the era and specification of any used Hyster forklift. Lift capacities across the brand's counterbalanced range run from roughly 3,000 pounds up to well over 100,000 pounds for heavy-industry models.

Hyster forklifts serve an exceptionally broad cross-section of industries. Warehousing, distribution, and logistics operations rely on the S- and E-series cushion-tire trucks for pallet handling on warehouse floors, while manufacturing plants, steel mills, lumber yards, construction sites, and ports depend on H-series pneumatic-tire and high-capacity models for demanding outdoor and rough-terrain work. Food and beverage, automotive, paper, plastics processing, and general manufacturing are among the sectors where Hyster lift trucks are routinely found.

Buyers seeking used Hyster forklifts are drawn to the brand's reputation for heavy-duty construction and long service life, which means well-maintained examples continue to perform reliably long after their original purchase. The brand's decades-long presence in North America has created a deep aftermarket ecosystem of genuine and compatible replacement parts, keeping maintenance costs manageable on older units. The straightforward model-designation system makes it easy to source the correct components for any used Hyster forklift, and the wide dealer and parts network supports buyers across the country.

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