Used Toyota Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Toyota's forklift history traces back to 1956, when the Model LA — a 1-ton internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck — was launched in Japan through Toyota Motor Sales Co. The lift truck market expanded rapidly through the 1960s, and in 1970 Toyota opened a dedicated industrial vehicle factory in Takahama, Japan. North American manufacturing followed in 1990 with the opening of a plant in Columbus, Indiana, and by 2001 Toyota Material Handling was formally established under Toyota Industries Corporation to unify global manufacturing, marketing, and sales. Toyota reached the top position in both global and U.S. forklift market share in 2001 and 2002 respectively, distinctions it has maintained ever since.

The Toyota forklift lineup spans electric, LP gas, and diesel configurations across several well-established series. The 6-Series IC cushion and pneumatic trucks, produced through the late 1990s, remain widely traded on the used market. The 7-Series, introduced in 1999, brought improved ergonomics and the debut of AC-powered electric models such as the 7FBEU. The 8-Series, launched in 2006, added the System of Active Stability as standard equipment and introduced AC drive across the Core Electric line. The 5-Series battery forklifts — including the 5FBCU cushion electric models — represent an earlier generation of Toyota's four-wheel sit-down electric trucks, still valued for their straightforward serviceability. Across all series, Toyota offers cushion-tire and pneumatic-tire variants in IC configurations, and battery-electric models suited to indoor operations.

Toyota forklifts serve a broad range of end markets, including warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and production, food and beverage, retail, cold storage, and construction. Electric models such as the Core Electric and the 5FBCU series are particularly favored in food processing, pharmaceutical, and general warehouse environments where emissions and noise must be minimized. IC pneumatic models handle outdoor yard work, lumber, building materials, and heavy manufacturing applications. The breadth of the lineup means Toyota equipment appears across virtually every industry that moves palletized goods.

Buyers seeking used Toyota forklifts cite several consistent advantages. Toyota forklifts are built with high-strength steel frames and engineered to exceed 20,000 service hours when properly maintained, giving them one of the longest working lives in the industry. Resale values are strong — Toyota is frequently cited as holding more than 60 percent of MSRP after five years — and the brand's nationwide dealer network makes genuine parts and certified service readily accessible. For operations looking to reduce capital expenditure without sacrificing uptime, a used Toyota lift truck offers a well-documented combination of durability, parts availability, and retained value.

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