Used Taylor Forklifts for Sale

Taylor Machine Works, Inc. was founded in 1927 when W. A. "Alex" Taylor, Sr. opened a small automotive and machine repair shop in Louisville, Mississippi. The business grew steadily through the 1930s and 1940s, producing timber skidders and log-handling equipment before pivoting to industrial forklift trucks in the early 1950s with the introduction of the "Yardster" line. Incorporated in 1946, the company has remained family owned and operated through three and four generations of the Taylor family, growing into one of the largest privately held heavy-equipment manufacturers in the United States.

Today the "Big Red" product line spans well over 80 models covering lift capacities from roughly 16,000 to 125,000 pounds. Core series include the XC cushion tire forklifts, the XH and XB rough terrain and Big Wheel pneumatic models, the XE extendable-chassis series for extra-heavy lifts, the GT internal-combustion pneumatic line, and the THD heavy-duty pneumatic series. The T300M — a 30,000-pound-capacity diesel pneumatic truck — is among the most widely traded models on the used market. Container handlers, log stackers, reach stackers, and battery-electric ZH and ZLC series round out the full lineup.

Taylor forklifts serve some of the most demanding end markets in heavy industry. Steel mills, lumber yards, and wood-products facilities rely on Big Red trucks for moving coils, bundles, and raw timber. Port terminals and intermodal yards depend on Taylor container handlers and reach stackers for loaded and empty container operations. Concrete yards, mining operations, rigging companies, and machinery movers also count Taylor among their preferred lift-truck brands, and the U.S. military has awarded Taylor contracts for rough terrain container handler programs.

Buyers seeking used Taylor forklifts are drawn by the brand's reputation for exceptional build quality, high resale value, and long service life. Taylor manufactures the majority of its own components in-house, which translates to robust, well-supported machines that hold up through high-hour cycles. The company's Sudden Service parts and support network provides broad aftermarket coverage, making it practical to maintain older units. These factors combine to keep used Taylor forklifts in strong demand across auction markets and private sales alike.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Taylor equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Taylor machines at competitive prices. Browse the 1 used Taylor machine listed above, or 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 Taylor equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.