Iowa has a strong network of forklift dealers, with a significant concentration in the Des Moines metro area and representation from all major global brands. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of forklift dealers across the state, organized by brand.
Toyota Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Hupp Toyota Lift Evansdale, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ankeny, Waterloo, IA; Peoria, IL New and used Toyota forklifts, parts, service, rentals, financing, capacity calculators
F-M Forklift Sales & Service Inc. Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming Toyota and Crown forklifts; new/used sales, service, parts
Hyster and Yale Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
MH Equipment Des Moines, Ottumwa, Davenport, Hiawatha, Waterloo, Mason City, Peosta, IA; multiple other states New/used Hyster and Yale forklifts, sales, rentals, parts, service, fleet management, operator training; 24/7 emergency road service; Hyster "Dealer of Distinction" winner
Riekes Equipment Sioux City, IA New/used/rental forklifts (Hyster, Yale, Genie, JLG), parts, service, engineered warehouse solutions
Wholesale Material Handling Equipment Des Moines, IA Hyster, Yale, JCB construction equipment, Rail King rail car movers
Clark Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Forklifts of Des Moines, Inc. Des Moines, IA Only locally owned lift truck company in Des Moines; Authorized dealer for Clark, Nissan, Linde, Sellick, and Bulldog Battery; Sales, service, rental, parts; Clark "Dealer of the Year"
Caterpillar (CAT), Taylor, and Mitsubishi Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Altorfer Inc. Cedar Rapids (HQ), Cedar Falls, Davenport, West Burlington, IA; multiple IL/MO locations Authorized Caterpillar dealer; Authorized dealer for Taylor and Mitsubishi forklift trucks; JLG telehandlers; Sales, rentals, parts, service; Serving eastern Iowa
Crown Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Crown Lift Trucks Davenport, IA New/used, rental, refurbished Crown forklifts, batteries, chargers
Lift Solutions Inc. Sioux City, IA Authorized Crown Equipment and UniCarriers distributor; Sales, rentals, parts, service
Linde Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
New Tec, Inc. Storm Lake, IA Linde Material Handling
Hodge Material Handling Dubuque, Bettendorf, IA Linde Material Handling
Van Wall Equipment, Inc. Nevada, IA Linde Material Handling
C&B Material Handling Waterloo, Hiawatha, IA Linde Material Handling
JCB Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Elwood JCB Williamsburg, IA Official JCB dealer; Loaders, telehandlers, skid steers, excavators
Roeder Bros. JCB Bellevue, Maquoketa, IA JCB agricultural products, wheel loaders, telescopic handlers, skid steer loaders
Rueter’s Equipment Osceola, IA JCB, Case, New Holland, Kubota, Bobcat, Hyundai
Multi-Brand and Regional Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Brands / Specialization Key Services
Iowa Forklift & Equipment LLC Dows, IA Used forklifts Family-owned since 2013; affordable used equipment, serviced to high standards
One Source Handling Inc Cedar Rapids, IA Multi-brand Forklifts, pallet jacks, stackers; new and used equipment; maintenance, repair, parts; multi-lingual service
Mid Country Machinery Waterloo, IA Heavy/construction equipment Full-service dealer since 1997; forklifts, crushing and screening equipment
Iowa Machinery & Supply Co Inc Ottumwa, IA Multi-brand New/used forklifts, aerial lifts, warehouse cleaning equipment
Used and Refurbished Forklift Suppliers
Provider Location Specialization
ThomasNet-listed suppliers Iowa Used and refurbished forklifts; reach fork, deep reach, order pickers, counterbalanced, pallet trucks, tow tractors
Buying Considerations in Iowa
Service and Support: MH Equipment has multiple locations across Iowa (Des Moines, Ottumwa, Davenport, Hiawatha, Waterloo, Mason City, Peosta) with 24/7 emergency road service. Altorfer has over 750 employees serving eastern Iowa with 30+ locations.
Brand Coverage: Iowa has authorized dealers for Toyota (Hupp Toyota Lift, F-M Forklift), Hyster/Yale (MH Equipment, Riekes Equipment), Clark (Forklifts of Des Moines), Caterpillar/Taylor/Mitsubishi (Altorfer), Crown (Crown Lift Trucks, Lift Solutions), Linde (multiple dealers), and JCB (Elwood, Roeder Bros., Rueter's).
Locally Owned Options: Forklifts of Des Moines is the only locally owned lift truck company in Des Moines and was named Clark "Dealer of the Year". Iowa Forklift & Equipment LLC in Dows is a family-owned used equipment business since 2013.
Used Equipment: Multiple dealers and ThomasNet-listed suppliers offer used and refurbished forklifts across the state.
Summary
Iowa's forklift dealer network includes Hupp Toyota Lift (Toyota, multiple locations), MH Equipment (Hyster/Yale, 7+ Iowa locations, 24/7 service), Forklifts of Des Moines (Clark, locally owned), Altorfer (Caterpillar/Taylor/Mitsubishi, 30+ locations), Crown Lift Trucks and Lift Solutions (Crown), Linde dealers (New Tec, Hodge, Van Wall, C&B), JCB dealers (Elwood, Roeder Bros., Rueter's), and One Source Handling Inc (multi-brand, Cedar Rapids). Dealers provide comprehensive sales, rentals, parts, service, training, and warehouse solutions. When purchasing, consider brand availability, service proximity, and used equipment inventory.