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About Used Used Forklifts for Sale
Forklifts (lift trucks) are essential material-handling equipment in every manufacturing plant and warehouse. Used forklifts are available in propane/LP (the most common for indoor-outdoor plant use), diesel (outdoor and heavy capacity), and electric (indoor, emissions-free) configurations. Key specifications are lift capacity (3,000-5,000 lb covers most plant duty; 8,000-15,000+ lb for heavy machinery handling), lift height, mast type (two-stage, three-stage, quad), and tire type (cushion for smooth indoor floors, pneumatic for yards).
Buying a used forklift saves 40-70% versus new. Machines sourced from plant closures often come with maintenance records and reasonable hours. Check the hour meter, mast chains and rollers, hydraulic cylinders for leaks, and brakes; for electrics, battery age and charger condition are the big-ticket items.
Meadoworks regularly handles used forklifts from Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Clark — frequently available from facility closures and consolidations. Contact us at 800-323-0307.
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How much does a used forklift cost?
Used forklift prices typically range from $8,000-$20,000 for standard 5,000 lb propane trucks with reasonable hours, $5,000-$15,000 for older electrics, and $25,000-$60,000+ for high-capacity (10,000-15,000+ lb) machines used for machinery handling. Price depends on capacity, hours, mast, tires, and battery condition (electric). Contact Meadoworks at 800-323-0307.
What size forklift do I need for machinery handling?
Standard warehouse forklifts (5,000 lb) handle pallets and light equipment. Moving industrial machinery — injection molders, CNC machines, presses — typically requires 8,000-15,000+ lb capacity with long forks, and very heavy machines need rigging equipment instead. Check the machine's weight and load center before committing to a truck.
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