Chicago is a major hub for the material handling industry, hosting an extensive network of authorized dealers for virtually every major global brand. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of forklift dealers in the Chicago area, organized by brand, with contact information and key services.
Major Forklift Dealers in Chicago
Dealer Brands / Specialization Location / Contact Key Services
Atlas Toyota Material Handling Toyota, Big Joe, Bendi, Drexel, Skyjack Elk Grove Village, Bedford Park, Batavia, IL New/used Toyota forklifts, parts, service, 24/7 support
Wolter Chicago Linde, Big Joe, Hyundai, CombiLift, Doosan/Bobcat Bolingbrook, Sugar Grove, IL New/used sales, rentals, certified pre-owned with warranty tiers
Voss Equipment Yale (official dealer) Chicago, IL Yale forklifts, parts, service, operator training
Chicago Industrial Equipment Yale, Terex, Nissan, JLG, Crown, Skyjack, Bobcat, Cat, Skytrak Rockdale, IL (Chicago suburb) Over 6 acres of inventory, reconditioning shop, 50+ reconditioned units ready
Associated Solutions Raymond (exclusive dealer for Chicago & Illinois) Chicago, IL Electric forklifts, warehouse automation, parts, service
Komatsu Forklift of Chicago Komatsu Alsip, IL / Elk Grove Village, IL New/used forklifts, parts, rentals, service, leasing
Gallo Equipment Taylor Forklifts, Ottawa Spotting Terminal Tractors Chicago, IL New/used sales, rentals, leasing, parts, factory-trained service
Midway Industrial Equipment Hyundai (Chicagoland's Hyundai dealer) Chicago, IL New/used forklifts, reconditioned batteries
MH Equipment Hyster, Yale (authorized dealer) Chicago area Hyster "Dealer of Distinction" award winner
Altorfer CAT Caterpillar (CAT), Taylor, Mitsubishi forklifts Chicago metropolitan area CAT equipment, sales, service, parts
National Lift Truck CLARK Chicago market CLARK forklifts, dealer since 1917
RHI Lifts Various brands Schaumburg, Rockford, IL New/used forklifts, parking/storage lifts, repair
Material Handling Wholesale Crown, Yale, Caterpillar, Toyota Elgin, IL (NW Chicago suburbs) Family-owned, wide range of lift trucks
Forklift Exchange, Inc. Hoist (Toyota Material Handling) Chicago area 2,000 – 100,000 lb capacities
Buying Considerations in Chicago
Application match: Electric forklifts for indoor warehouse use; diesel/LPG for outdoor or heavy-duty applications; rough terrain for construction sites.
Service proximity: Multiple dealers have locations across Chicagoland – choose a dealer with a service center near your facility.
Lease vs. buy: Dealers like Atlas Toyota, Wolter, and Gallo Equipment offer flexible leasing and rental options.
Certified pre-owned: Wolter offers structured warranty packages (60-day, 30-day, or as-is) on used forklifts. Associated Solutions recommends buying from authorized dealers for factory-certified used units with warranties.
Training and compliance: OSHA training is mandatory; Voss Equipment and other dealers provide on-site training programs.
Parts and service: Most dealers listed above offer parts for all major brands and repair services with factory-trained technicians.
Summary
Chicago's forklift dealer network includes Atlas Toyota (Toyota, Big Joe, Bendi), Wolter (Linde, Big Joe, Hyundai, CombiLift, Doosan/Bobcat), Voss Equipment (Yale), Chicago Industrial Equipment (Yale, JLG, Crown, Cat), Associated Solutions (Raymond), Komatsu Forklift of Chicago (Komatsu), Gallo Equipment (Taylor), Midway Industrial Equipment (Hyundai), MH Equipment (Hyster/Yale), Altorfer CAT (Caterpillar), National Lift Truck (CLARK), and RHI Lifts (various brands). These dealers provide comprehensive sales, rentals, parts, service, training, and fleet management solutions. When purchasing, match the forklift type to your application, consider service proximity, and take advantage of flexible financing and training programs.