Compare Used and New Forklift Prices

Below are some sample prices of used forklifts for sale. The equipment is sorted by Class, Type of Operation, and Description. These prices are meant to give you an idea of the prices you might expect to pay for used and reconditioned forklifts.

As you probably know, forklift hours have a big impact on the price you’ll pay. For example, below we list two used Yale forklifts, an ’06 3000 lb forklift with about 2800 hours on it, and an ’04 4000 lb forklift with about 4000 hours on it. Though the second forklift has a higher load capacity, it costs $2,000 less than the newer model. This is because of the high number of forklift hours on it.

Class	Type of Operation	Description	Manufacturer	Model	Lift Capacity	Year	Hours	Sample Price
I	Electric Motor Rider (Counterbalanced Sit-Down)	3 Wheel	Yale	ERP030–040VT	4000 lbs	-	-	$7,900
			Yale	ERP040TFN36SE082	4000 lbs	-	6800 hours	$7,950
		Cushion Tire	Yale	ERC045–070VG	6000 lbs	-	-	$7,500
			Yale	ERC045–070VG	6000 lbs	-	-	$10,500
			Toyota	7FBCU30	6000 lbs	-	-	$4,500
		Pneumatic Tire	Hyster	J-40 XL	4000 lbs	-	-	$9,980
			Yale	ERP030	3000 lbs	2006	2,846 hours	$11,900
			Yale	ERP040	4000 lbs	2004	4,128 hours	$9,900
III	Electric Motor Walkie	Low-Lift Pallet	Raymond	101T-F40L	4000 lbs	-	-	$2,500
			Raymond	DSX040	4000 lbs	-	2,100 hours	$7,900
			Yale	MSW030SCN	3000 lbs	-	2,900 hours	$5,900
		High-Lift Reach Truck	Crown	35RRTT	3500 lbs	-	-	$11,500
			Raymond	EASI	4500 lbs	-	-	$12,000
		High-Lift Counterbalanced	WESCO	N/A	1000 lbs	New	None	$4,921
			Premier	HS-CB-118	1000 lbs	New	None	$6,200
			Premier	HCB-PMPS-6-60-DC	600 lbs	New	None	$3,682
IV	Internal Combustion Engine Rider (Counterbalanced Sit-Down)	Cushion Tire	Mitsubishi	FGC25K	5000 lbs	-	-	$8,500
			CAT	GC25K	5000 lbs	-	-	$9,500
			Hyster	S120XL2S	12000 lbs	-	"Low"	$10,500
V	Internal Combustion Engine Rider	Pneumatic Tire	Toyota	N/A	6000 lbs	1997-2003	-	$16,000
			Toyota	N/A	3000 lbs	1997-2003	-	$11,500

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The sources used in gathering sample used forklift pricing info were: Northern Tool, WarehouseIQ, Forklift America, Ebay, Machinery Trader, Warehouse Rack, Global Industrial, and Premier Handling Solutions. These are classified sites that offer single forklifts for sale.

Real prices of used and new forklifts: What others paid, and what they were looking for

• We paid $2,000.00 for the used forklift and we were given 5 monthly payments.
• It cost us $3000 for a small used forklift. The price included touch up repaint, rebuild of hydraulic cylinders and delivery.
• I purchased a used Yale forklift at $7900.00. It was a 3 wheel which replaces a 4 wheel. Came with lights and forks move side to side.
• $9000 for a 4 year old used forklift with warranty 1 year engine and drive train 3 months everything else.
• We traded in a Nissan Model CP1B2L25S and our net cost was $4900.
• Walk behind electric pallet jack used with a price of $2,700.
• The price of our used Nissan forklift was $1400 - no gas tank and no battery though.
• Used Yale GLC030; shipping was free, price was $1450.
• $25500.00 we got a used Case 586 with 436 hrs on it. It is four wheel drive with hydraulic side shift and 50 inch forks. 6,000 lb capacity with 21' lift height.
• Used Hyster Electric with charger, price was $5800 in excellent condition.
• I purchased a used 2005 Toyota 6500 forklift with 9,000 hrs. We compared to new, but used was a better fit for us.
• I purchased a used Hyster N40XMR2, 209 stage mast, sideshift, cushion tires, 42" forks, power steering, power transmission, 24 volt electric, lights, battery, charger, retail ready, 30 days/ 120 hours- forks to counterweight, 90 days/ 240 hours- on the basic engine, transmission, and differential.
• I got a 4000 class 2 reach Lift Truck, total price was $8500.00 plus tax.
• Older used machine capable of lifting up to 4000 pounds, paid 1500 dollars
• 6900+Tax, used Yale forklift.
• Only 340 hours on a used triple stage electric lift for $15,000.
• I found a practically new Crown Walkie Model M for $3500. Best that the bidders could do was a very used 3 wheeler 3.5 hr drive away for $4999 (after I said my top budget dollar was $5000).
• $7,700.00 for a Hyster used forklift with a brand new 5 yr. battery, charger, and fork.
• Looking for a Hyster that can lift 15,000 lbs.
• Need to have a extendable reach with side slide and a man basket.
• If possible we need extended forks.
• Would like to match existing one. We have a Caterpillar NR3500 36 volt, with sideshifter.
• Cab, 54" forks, 64" carriage, duel front wheels, fork positioner, 2 stage mast for better visibility, side shift forks.
• Request long forks, lights, side shift, minimum 8,000lb capacity with dual front wheels.
• Would like a small electric fork lift to handle to about 3000 pounds, should have a small (60"0 radius, and have the forks inside of the legs....
• I will be using indoors in a very tight area. I will have to unload a truck outside going down a small driveway.
• I have a nursery and need to move pallets of soil and fertilizer off trucks and around outdoors.
• I need a 16 foot lift. side shift and tilt 5000-6000lbs lift. with the smallest possible size.
• I'm actually looking for 5K and 15K forklifts for new operations starting up. They can be diesel, Gas or propane, please quote price for each of these options. Each location may require a different type of engine, based on resources at that location for propane of fuel sources.
• Looking for 2 rough terrain forlifts with extend a boom capabilities , rated at 10,000 lbs.
• The forklifts will need to unload pallets from a semi and then move them to the processing center. They will also need to store products in inventory. The pallets will not be very heavy weight, many just caring electronic devices. The forklifts will also need to load shipping trucks when the products are assembled.
• Looking for a reconditioned machine cleaned up with warranty. Most have low mast for loading inside trailers. Need a refurbished unit with new battery charger.
• Solid pneumatic tires for indoor and outdoor use. Third hydraulic valve for load rotator. 2004 or newer. Less than 2500 hours on unit.
• 3 of 4 will need to have pneumatic start with no electrical system to be used in hydrocarbon atmosphere.
• I need a forklift that will allow me to load two-deep pallet racks. Racking goes as high as 18 feet.
• Would need flashing light and alarm that would sound when moving truck. If possible an off swith for alarm.
• I'm looking to buy a Crown wave order picker if you have that type available?
• Need a walk behind or small ride on. Want to buy used ASAP (need by 2/5). Lift capacity can be as low as 2000 lbs.
• Looking for reliable used LPG or electric forklift. Not sure if LPG powered lifts are more reliable also maintenance.
• Only interested in Crown WAV-50-118 lift style, other brands ok as well but it must be similar in size to a wav. (Easily manuver, can ride in elevator, used like a ladder.)
• Looking for a piece of equipment for an installation within an operational warehouse. Needs to be able to lift up to 40 ft. Propane is preferred, unless there is a way to properly vent the exhaust.
• I am looking for a jobsite forklift that telescopes out, to be used for new home construction. 40 to 42 foot reach.
• I need to rent a four wheel - electric forklift and a pallet jack for approx. 2-3 weeks. The equipment will be used only at one address. Can you please provide me with some rental options and pricing?
• The bulk of the work would be loading and picking spools of wire from a racking system. Setting up a storage facility with 4'x17'x12'high racks with about 8' between rows. Atlet Omni DCR model might give you an idea of what I'm looking at.
• Must be able to work in ten and a half foot aisles, horn, back up beeper, and would like a charger that fits the forklift battery capacity. I want a forklift that will do the job I want to do, we are electrical company.
• We need a rental forklift that is capable of moving bales of wire, cardboard etc. It will have to operate indoors and out.
• Looking for a limited use small electric forlift to unload standard 4,000 pound pallets from trucks occasionally and to move items around our property. Outdoor use limited to parking lot only. Must be compact.
• Needs to be small because of limited storage area. It won't be heavily used, mostly to unload a couple of pallets from trucks.
• I need to get into an area and pick up a stack of 16 shelves (10000 lbs) and back them out of a chamber about 3 to 5 feet to work on the system. It also needs to be able to keep shelves in place about 3ft off the floor for about 6 to 8hrs.This unit needs to get thru a set of double doors.
• We would need to have a side-shifting fork positioner or at least a fourth valve to mount one. We would prefer to have a Nissan 60 or anything powered by a Nissan engine. Not interested in Toyota as parts are too expensive. We have time that we can wait for the right lift!
• Please quote via email only for lease with 24 month buyout. Need wire guidance sensors with battery and charger. Reconditioned with less than 3000 hours.
• I need an electric forklift that can be driven outside and lift 4000 lbs. The shorter the better in length, we have 12 foot or less for some isles with racks that require loading on one side of the isles. A three wheeled model would be great. I need to confirm and know that it can be used to unload trucks outside in mixed weather conditions. I do not expect it to drive through snow but the ground may be wet, slushy, or even 0.5 inches of snow during unloading. It will also be used inside so I would prefer and electric and not and ICE (regardless of CNG or LPG).
• Needing to get a forklift to help with lifting and loading infatables on to trailer. Forklift will need to be able to drive on all surfaces like cement, grass, etc..
• Looking for a used stand up Hi-Lo that can go 20 feet hight. Also would like some prices on pallet jacks.
• Needing to get a forklift to help with lifting and loading infatables on to trailer. Forklift will need to be able to drive on all surfaces like cement, grass, etc..
• I have intersecting aisles of 6' and (2)9'. The truck will be "working" in the 9' aisles only but will need to travel from one 9' aisle to the other 9' aisle via the 6' aisle. The loads will be very light, max. 800lbs.
• Power assist mobility, need it to extend about 4 feet outMust be able to lift engine and transmission weight into back of tractor trailer. Rear back up light and horm must fit in a 18 whealer box truck, and must have scissoe type forks that will side shift and pinch together automatically not manually.
• Must be able to drive through doors with a height of 82." Would like to keep aisles between pallet racks to under 10'.
• Forklift needs to meet industry standard safety requirements. This is a request for information only and is part of our market research survey.
• We need a stand up fork lift. Small prefered - to instead of pallet jacks thru out the shop. We currently have and like the Namco 2020.
• Need a replacement for a Raymond model 20 with a lift hight of 129". With a small wheelbase of 38" center to center. Truck max hight of 88.75". fork length 40" adjustable width of 30" manual. Weight of loads in the future will exceed 2700lbs. It is a small place with the need of a small turn ratio able lift heavy loads. Stand up model preferd.
• We are interested in two forklifts. One that is all terrain and another that is not. We may have different uses, but this format did not allow for it. May consider a gas powered as well.
• I would also like quote with same conditions for 3000-4000lb. lift to comparemy options. Since we have not made weight capacity needed as of yet. Also will need quote asap due the very near need to resolve our forklift issue.
• This will be used primarily indoors but some outdoors. Compact size would be beneficial if possible. Primary use will be for unloading pallets and moving them around but would also like to be able to get high enough to clean the cobb webs off the lights in the bay. We do have uneven ground and some incline at the bay doors as well, we do not have a loading dock.