Ford does not manufacture complete forklifts. The company has never produced a branded line of rough terrain forklift trucks. However, Ford has a significant presence in the material handling industry as a supplier of industrial gasoline and LPG engines used in forklifts manufactured by other companies, including rough terrain models. This guide provides an overview of forklifts powered by Ford engines and related equipment.
Ford Engines in Rough Terrain Forklifts
Many rough terrain forklifts from various manufacturers are powered by Ford industrial engines. Common examples include:
Brand Model Engine Details
Taylor Various rough terrain models Ford V8 gasoline Used in heavy-duty rough terrain forklifts
Sanderson Plantman 40 Ford engine Rough terrain forklift
Lift All L50 Ford 4-cylinder gasoline Rough terrain forklift
Clark S25 IC Pneumatic Ford 2.5L gasoline 5,000 lb capacity
These machines are often referred to as "Ford forklifts" in the used market due to the engine brand, but the forklift itself was manufactured by another OEM.
Ford-Branded Equipment in the Used Market
While Ford does not manufacture forklifts, used equipment bearing the Ford name is occasionally available through auction and equipment marketplaces. Examples include:
Equipment Type Price / Notes
Ford 20WRTH Pallet stacker Used listing; available in Pennsylvania
Ford E450 Heavy-duty truck with attachment 7.3L V8 gas, 350 hp, 6-speed automatic, $19,500
Modern Rough Terrain Forklift Brands (Not Ford)
For buyers seeking rough terrain forklifts in 2026, the following manufacturers dominate the market:
Brand Notable Models Key Features
Case 586H (6,000 lbs), 588H (8,000 lbs) Load Control, zero tailswing
JCB Teletruk range, 926-4, 940 RTFL EcoMax engines, no DEF/DPF
Manitou MC30-4, rough terrain telehandlers 4WD, heavy-duty all-terrain
Bobcat D70S-9, TL923 telehandler Rugged construction, job site reliability
Magni FL5.0 (5,000 kg capacity) DEUTZ diesel, 45% gradeability
Where to Find Forklifts with Ford Engines
Used forklifts powered by Ford engines are available through:
Machinio – Industrial equipment marketplace
Machinery Trader – Forklift and construction equipment listings
Eliftruck – Used forklift marketplace
Auction platforms – Purple Wave, Ritchie Bros., Proxibid
Summary
Ford does not manufacture forklifts but supplies industrial gasoline and LPG engines used in rough terrain forklifts from brands including Taylor, Sanderson, Lift All, and Clark. These machines are often referred to as "Ford forklifts" in the used market due to the engine brand. Ford-branded equipment such as the 20WRTH pallet stacker and E450 truck occasionally appears in the used market. For new rough terrain forklifts, leading manufacturers include Case, JCB, Manitou, Bobcat, and Magni.
