Used Yale Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Yale traces its origins to 1868, when Linus Yale Jr. and Henry Towne founded Yale & Towne Manufacturing in Stamford, Connecticut, initially as a lock company. The business expanded into materials handling in the 1870s, and by 1920 Yale had launched one of the industry's first battery-powered platform trucks along with tow tractors and early tilting-fork lift trucks. Decades of growth followed, including international manufacturing in England and Germany in the 1930s. In 1985 Yale was acquired by NACCO Industries, and in 1989 Yale Materials Handling Corporation was combined with Hyster Company to form what is today Hyster-Yale Group, with Yale's Americas operations headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina.

Yale's core product line centers on counterbalanced forklifts in both internal combustion and electric configurations. The GLC series covers cushion-tire LP gas and gasoline trucks in capacities from 3,000 to 10,000 pounds, making them a staple for smooth-floor warehouse and manufacturing environments. The GLP and GP series bring the same powertrains to pneumatic-tire platforms suited for outdoor and rough-surface use. On the electric side, the ERP three-wheel and four-wheel series and the ERC counterbalanced trucks deliver zero-emission indoor performance, while the Veracitor VX line represents Yale's current-generation IC cushion and pneumatic offerings. Across all series, Yale equips trucks with ergonomic operator compartments, fingertip hydraulic controls, and available Yale Vision telematics.

Yale forklifts serve an exceptionally broad range of end markets. Warehousing and distribution centers, food and beverage processing, automotive parts distribution, building materials handling, paper and packaging operations, and general manufacturing all rely heavily on Yale lift trucks for daily pallet movement, loading dock work, and inventory management. The brand's wide capacity range and choice of power sources make it equally at home in tight indoor aisles and demanding outdoor yard applications.

Buyers consistently seek used Yale forklifts because the machines are engineered for long service life, with durable frames and quality components that hold up well through high operating hours. Parts availability is strong thanks to Yale's extensive independent dealer network of more than 100 locations across North America and a global manufacturing footprint, meaning replacement components are rarely hard to source. The shared platform architecture with Hyster further broadens the parts ecosystem. Combined with competitive resale values and accessible onboard diagnostics that simplify maintenance, used Yale forklifts deliver a low total cost of ownership that makes them a practical choice for operations looking to stretch their equipment budget.

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