Illinois has a comprehensive network of authorized forklift dealers, with a strong concentration in the Chicago metropolitan area and a significant presence throughout the state. This guide provides an overview of forklift dealers across Illinois, organized by brand.
Toyota Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Atlas Toyota Material Handling Schiller Park, Elk Grove Village, Bedford Park, Batavia, IL Largest inventory of new forklifts in Illinois; new/used Toyota, Big Joe, Bendi, Drexel, Skyjack; 4 facilities, 24/7 service; 800+ new/used units
Bahrns ToyotaLift Effingham, IL Full-service Toyota dealer since 1966; over 45 years experience; new/used/reconditioned forklifts, sales, service, parts, rentals
Toyota Lift of Central Illinois Saint Joseph, IL Full-service Toyota, JLG, and Genie dealer; forklifts, aerial lifts, racking, attachments; (217) 342-2909
ProLift Toyota Illinois (regional) Full-service dealership serving Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan; sales, service, parts, warehouse design
Hyster and Yale Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
MH Equipment Peoria (HQ), Chillicothe, Danville, Decatur, East Peoria, Ottawa Authorized Hyster and Yale dealer since 1952; one of the largest and fastest-growing material handling service providers in the US; over 900 employees, multiple states
Alta Material Handling Montgomery, Bolingbrook, IL Hyster, Yale, Tadano, Link Belt
Black Equipment Mt. Vernon, IL Hyster and Yale forklifts
Fairchild Equipment Rockford, IL Yale, Combilift, JCB; serving northern Illinois
Clark Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
National Lift Truck Franklin Park, IL Family-owned for over 65 years; Clark, JLG, Skyjack, Sellick, Genie; new/used/rental, parts, service, training, hauling
Apex Material Handling West Chicago, IL Clark, BYD forklifts; finance, lease, rental
Advantage Material Handling Mundelein, IL Premier forklift dealer in Lake County; high-quality used forklifts and material handling equipment
Caterpillar (CAT), Mitsubishi, and Jungheinrich Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Calumet Lift Truck Service South Holland, IL Authorized Caterpillar dealer; also Kalmar, Big Joe, Jungheinrich; capacities 2,500–36,000 lbs; sales, rental, repair, engine rebuild
Altorfer CAT Clinton, IL, and multiple IL locations Authorized Caterpillar dealer since 1957; also Taylor and Mitsubishi forklifts; JLG telehandlers
Chicago Industrial Equipment Rockdale, IL Largest aerial lift & forklift dealer in the Midwest; Yale, Terex, Nissan, JLG, Crown, Bobcat, Cat; 6+ acres of inventory
Equipment Depot Rockford, IL Forklift rentals, heavy-duty forklifts, telehandlers, fleet management, warehouse automation; 4414 11th St, Rockford, IL 61109
Crown Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Chicago Industrial Equipment Rockdale, IL Carries Crown and other top brands
Wolter Chicago Bolingbrook, Sugar Grove, IL Also carries used Crown equipment
Komatsu Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Komatsu Forklift of Chicago Alsip, IL Wholly owned by Komatsu Forklift USA; new/used forklifts, parts, rentals, service, leasing; factory-trained technicians
Wolter Chicago Bolingbrook, Sugar Grove, IL Carries used Komatsu equipment
Linde, Hyundai, CombiLift, Doosan/Bobcat, and Big Joe Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Wolter Chicago Bolingbrook, Sugar Grove, IL Authorized dealer for Linde, Big Joe, Hyundai, CombiLift, Doosan/Bobcat; used Toyota, Komatsu, Caterpillar; two locations, certified used with warranty tiers
Apex Material Handling West Chicago, IL Certified dealer for CLARK, Big Joe, BYD
Raymond Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Associated Solutions Chicago, IL Exclusive Raymond dealer for Chicago and statewide; new/used forklifts, electric forklifts, warehouse automation (AGVs, AMRs); (630) 588-8800
Multi-Brand and Regional Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Brands / Specialization Key Services
Forklift Exchange, Inc. Chicago area Hoist (Toyota Material Handling) 2,000–100,000 lb capacities
RHI Lifts Schaumburg, Rockford, IL Forklifts, parking/storage lifts Sales, rentals, repair, maintenance, training; serving Chicago area and Northern Illinois
Midway Industrial Equipment Illinois Forklifts, pallet jacks, warehouse storage Sales and service
Cardinal Equipment, Inc. Elmhurst, IL Forklift dealer
Fitzgerald Equipment Co. Plainfield, IL Taylor-Dunn, Nilfisk Forklift repairs and rentals in Chicago; new, used, rental equipment, parts, service
Forklift of Liberty Liberty, IL Forklift dealer; 403 Tyler Dr, Liberty, IL 62347
Buying Considerations in Illinois
Chicago Metro Concentration: The majority of major dealers are concentrated in the Chicago metropolitan area, providing extensive sales, service, and parts support. Multiple dealers have locations in Franklin Park, Schiller Park, Elk Grove Village, Bolingbrook, and Alsip.
Brand Coverage: Illinois has authorized dealers for Toyota (Atlas, Bahrns, ProLift, Central IL Toyota), Hyster/Yale (MH Equipment, Alta, Black Equipment), Clark (National Lift Truck, Apex), Caterpillar (Calumet Lift Truck, Altorfer), Crown (Chicago Industrial Equipment), Komatsu (Komatsu Forklift of Chicago), Linde/Hyundai/CombiLift/Doosan/Bobcat (Wolter), and Raymond (Associated Solutions).
Statewide Coverage: MH Equipment has multiple locations across Illinois including Peoria, Decatur, East Peoria, Ottawa, Chillicothe, and Danville. Toyota has dealers in Effingham and Saint Joseph serving central Illinois. Altorfer CAT serves Clinton and other locations. Fairchild Equipment serves Rockford.
Service and Support: Atlas Toyota offers 24/7 service with factory-trained technicians. MH Equipment has grown to over 900 employees across multiple states. Wolter provides structured warranty packages (60-day, 30-day, or as-is) on used forklifts. National Lift Truck has provided service for over 65 years.
Used Equipment: Multiple dealers maintain large used inventories. Atlas Toyota has 800+ new/used units. Chicago Industrial Equipment has over 6 acres of inventory. Wolter offers certified pre-owned forklifts with warranty options.
Training: OSHA-compliant operator training is available through National Lift Truck, RHI Lifts, and other dealers.
Summary
Illinois's forklift dealer network includes Atlas Toyota Material Handling (Toyota, 4 locations, 800+ units), Bahrns ToyotaLift (Effingham, since 1966), MH Equipment (Hyster/Yale, Peoria HQ, 900+ employees, multiple IL locations), National Lift Truck (Clark, Franklin Park, 65+ years), Chicago Industrial Equipment (Rockdale, Midwest's largest), Wolter Chicago (Linde/Hyundai/CombiLift/Doosan/Bobcat, Bolingbrook & Sugar Grove), Associated Solutions (Raymond exclusive, Chicago), Komatsu Forklift of Chicago (Alsip, factory-owned), Calumet Lift Truck (Caterpillar, South Holland), and Altorfer CAT (Caterpillar, Clinton). Dealers provide comprehensive sales, rentals, parts, service, training, and warehouse solutions. When purchasing, consider brand availability, service proximity, and used equipment inventory.