Charlotte, North Carolina, is a major hub for the forklift and material handling industry in the Southeast, hosting an extensive network of authorized dealers for virtually every major global brand. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of forklift dealers in the Charlotte area, organized by brand, with contact information and key services.
Toyota Forklift Dealers
Dealer Address Contact Services
Southeast Industrial Equipment (SIE) 12200 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 399-9700 New/used Toyota forklifts, rentals, parts, service, training; Toyota's System of Active Stability™
Toyota Material Handling (multiple locations) – Authorized Toyota dealer network in the region
Hyster and Yale Dealers
Dealer Address Contact Services
LiftOne Headquarters in Charlotte, NC (704) 588-1300 Hyster, Yale, Combilift, Sellick; full-service sales, rentals, parts, service, fleet management
Barloworld Handling 11301-C Granite St., Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 587-1003 Hyster; largest independent Hyster dealer globally
Yale Carolinas 9839 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273 – Yale forklifts and material handling solutions
Caterpillar (CAT) Dealers
Dealer Address Contact Services
Carolina CAT 9000 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269 – CAT forklifts and heavy equipment; sales, rentals, service, parts
Clark, BYD, and JLG Dealers
Dealer Address Contact Services
Tri-Lift Industries 2421 Executive St, Charlotte, NC 28208 (866) 393-9833 CLARK, BYD (lithium electric), JLG; sales, rentals, service, parts
CAT, Mitsubishi, and Jungheinrich Dealers
Dealer Address Contact Services
G & W Equipment 600 Lawton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216 – CAT, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich; sales, rentals, parts, service
Hyundai, Komatsu, and UniCarriers Dealers
Dealer Address Contact Services
Carolina Industrial Trucks (CIT) 11112 Carpet St, Charlotte, NC 28273 – Hyundai, Komatsu, UniCarriers; sales, service, parts
Other Brands and Specialized Dealers
Brand / Service Dealer / Contact Notes
Big Joe Authorized dealers in Charlotte Electric warehouse equipment; pallet jacks, stackers
Used forklifts 123Forklift, Machinery Trader, Machinio Online platforms with local listings
Forklift rentals United Rentals – 10524 Old Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273 National rental chain with forklift fleet
Additional Services
Parts and Service: Most dealers listed above offer parts for all major brands and repair services with factory-trained technicians.
Operator Training: OSHA-compliant forklift operator training and certification programs are available through Southeast Industrial Equipment, LiftOne, Tri-Lift Industries, and Carolina Industrial Trucks.
Fleet Management: LiftOne and Barloworld Handling offer comprehensive fleet management solutions including telematics and preventive maintenance.
Buying Considerations in Charlotte
Application match: Electric forklifts for indoor warehouse use; diesel/LPG for outdoor or heavy-duty applications; rough terrain for construction sites.
Service proximity: Charlotte has multiple service locations – choose a dealer with a service center near your facility.
Lease vs. buy: Dealers like LiftOne and Southeast Industrial Equipment offer flexible leasing and rental options.
Used equipment: All major dealers maintain used inventory – inquire about certified pre-owned units.
Training and compliance: OSHA training is mandatory; many dealers provide on-site training programs.
Summary
Charlotte's forklift dealer network includes Southeast Industrial Equipment (Toyota), LiftOne (Hyster, Yale, Combilift), Barloworld Handling (Hyster), Carolina CAT (Caterpillar), Tri-Lift Industries (Clark, BYD, JLG), G & W Equipment (CAT, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich), and Carolina Industrial Trucks (Hyundai, Komatsu, UniCarriers). These dealers provide comprehensive sales, rentals, parts, service, training, and fleet management solutions. For rentals, United Rentals offers forklift availability. Used equipment can be found through dealers and online marketplaces. When purchasing, match the forklift type to your application, consider service proximity, and take advantage of flexible financing and training programs.
