Minnesota has a comprehensive network of authorized forklift dealers, with a strong concentration in the Twin Cities metro area and a significant presence throughout the state. As of March 2026, there are 34 forklift dealers operating across Minnesota, with Bloomington having the highest concentration (3 businesses). This guide provides an overview of forklift dealers across the state, organized by brand.
Toyota Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Toyota-Lift of Minnesota (Atlas Companies) Brooklyn Park, Byron, MN Authorized Toyota dealer since 1978; new/used forklifts, construction equipment, industrial batteries, personnel carriers, aerial equipment; warehouse systems (mezzanines, racking, conveyors); 24/7 service technicians; 2013 Toyota President's Award winner; also carries Big Joe, Aichi, Raymond, Genie, Terex, Bendi, Drexel, Columbia
F-M Forklift Sales & Service Inc. Minnesota (regional) Toyota and Crown forklifts; new/used sales, service, parts; serves Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming
Raymond Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Associated Solutions Minneapolis, MN Exclusive dealer for Raymond Forklifts in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota; one of the largest rental fleets in the Midwest; one of the largest parts and service divisions in the Midwest; warehouse automation (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, carousels); (651) 688-6175
Hyster and Yale Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
MH Equipment Multiple Minnesota locations Authorized Hyster and Yale dealer; multiple Hyster "Dealer of Distinction" award winner; 34 locations across 10 states; new/used forklifts, rentals, fleet management, training
Fairchild Equipment Bloomington, Cloquet, MN New/used/rental forklifts, aerial lifts, sweepers, tractors, railcar movers, yard spotters; Hyster, Yale, Advance, Capacity, JCB, Mahindra, Rail King
Riekes Equipment Minnesota (serves region) New and used equipment of Yale, Hyster, Genie, JLG; forklifts, aerial lifts, attachments, floor cleaning, robotic trucks
Clark Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Forklifts of Minnesota, Inc. Bloomington, MN Authorized Clark dealer; formerly Clarklift of Minnesota, founded in 1949; CLARK 2025 Dealer of Excellence Masters Award winner; Doosan Diamond Award winner (2017-2019); 87 service employees with over 1,215 years combined experience; carries Clark, Nissan, Daewoo, BT Prime-Mover, Drexel, KD Manitou, JLG
Caterpillar (CAT) Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Ziegler CAT Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Cloud Authorized Caterpillar dealer; one of the largest and most successful CAT dealers in the U.S.; represents full line of Cat construction, paving, and mining equipment; forklifts, truck engines, generators, industrial engines; St. Cloud: (320) 253-2234
Crown Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Crown Equipment Corporation Champlin, MN (8650 109th Ave) Crown-owned sales and service center; new/used and rental forklifts, batteries, chargers; full selection of material handling technologies; BBB A+ rating
F-M Forklift Sales & Service Inc. Minnesota (regional) Toyota and Crown forklifts
Linde Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Bennett Material Handling Hopkins, MN (155 Jackson Ave N) Linde Material Handling dealer; phone: 952-933-5544; serving the Twin Cities area
UniCarriers Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Quality Equipment Shakopee, MN (587 Citation Dr) UniCarriers forklift dealer; opened new location in Shakopee in 2024; also carries Kubota tractors, excavators, Skyjack
Multi-Brand and Regional Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Brands / Specialization Key Services
Associated Solutions Minneapolis, MN Raymond (exclusive) New/used lift trucks, rentals, parts, service, warehouse automation
Pro-Tech Forklift Service Inc. St Joseph, MN Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Hyster, Hyundai, Yale Repair and parts for all major forklift manufacturers; gas, LP, electric, diesel, construction, rough terrain forklifts
Herc-U-Lift, Inc. Maple Plain, MN Multi-brand Forklift dealer since 1968
Heikes Equipment, Inc. Farmington, MN Multi-brand Forklift dealer
Willmar Forklift Inc. Willmar, MN Multi-brand Forklift dealer serving western Minnesota
Quality Forklift Shakopee, MN Multi-brand Forklift dealer
Continental Lift Truck Corp Minneapolis, MN Used forklifts Established 1984; vast inventory including cushion tire, pneumatic tire, and electric forklifts; rentals available
Birnstengel Equipment Minneapolis, MN (6100 Olson Memorial Hwy) Multi-brand Forklift dealer
Elite Lift Truck Inc. Anoka, MN Multi-brand Forklift dealer
Used and Refurbished Forklift Specialists
Provider Location Specialization
SJF Material Handling Inc. Winsted, MN Nation's largest stocking distributor of new, used, and refurbished material handling equipment; order pickers, reach trucks, pneumatic tire forklifts, side loaders, swing reach models
Continental Lift Truck Corp Minneapolis, MN Used forklifts since 1984; cushion tire, pneumatic tire, electric forklifts
Harvey Machinery Inc. Minneapolis, MN area Second and third generation used machinery dealership with over 100 years combined experience; auctions and liquidations
Forklift Rentals
Provider Location Key Services
Associated Solutions Minneapolis, MN One of the largest rental fleets in the Midwest; (651) 688-6175
United Rentals Hermantown, MN Equipment rental including forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, earthmoving equipment
Fairchild Equipment Bloomington, Cloquet, MN New, used, and rental forklift trucks
Toyota-Lift of Minnesota Brooklyn Park, Byron, MN Short-term equipment rentals
Buying Considerations in Minnesota
Brand Coverage: Minnesota has authorized dealers for Toyota (Toyota-Lift of Minnesota), Raymond (Associated Solutions), Hyster/Yale (MH Equipment, Fairchild Equipment), Clark (Forklifts of Minnesota), Caterpillar (Ziegler CAT), Crown (Crown Equipment, F-M Forklift), Linde (Bennett Material Handling), and UniCarriers (Quality Equipment).
Regional Concentration: The highest concentration of dealers is in Bloomington (3 dealers). Osseo, Willmar, Brainerd, Eden Prairie, Duluth, Farmington, and Shakopee also have dealer presence.
Service and Support: Forklifts of Minnesota has 87 service employees with over 1,215 years combined experience. Toyota-Lift of Minnesota offers 24/7 service technicians. MH Equipment has 34 locations across 10 states.
Dealer Awards: Forklifts of Minnesota earned Clark's 2025 Dealer of Excellence Masters Award and the Doosan Diamond Award for three consecutive years (2017-2019). Toyota-Lift of Minnesota received the 2013 Toyota President's Award.
Used Equipment: Minnesota has multiple used forklift specialists including SJF Material Handling Inc. (nation's largest stocking distributor of used equipment), Continental Lift Truck Corp (since 1984), and Harvey Machinery Inc. (over 100 years experience).
Training: OSHA-compliant operator training is available through Toyota-Lift of Minnesota, MH Equipment, and other dealers.
Summary
Minnesota's forklift dealer network includes Toyota-Lift of Minnesota (Toyota, Brooklyn Park/Byron, 2013 President's Award), Associated Solutions (Raymond exclusive, Minneapolis), MH Equipment (Hyster/Yale, multiple locations), Fairchild Equipment (Hyster/Yale, Bloomington/Cloquet), Forklifts of Minnesota (Clark, Bloomington, 2025 Dealer of Excellence), Ziegler CAT (Caterpillar, Minneapolis/Rochester/St. Cloud), Crown Equipment (Champlin, Crown-owned), Bennett Material Handling (Linde, Hopkins), and Quality Equipment (UniCarriers, Shakopee). Used equipment specialists include SJF Material Handling (Winsted), Continental Lift Truck (Minneapolis), and Harvey Machinery (Minneapolis area). Dealers provide comprehensive sales, rentals, parts, service, training, and warehouse solutions. When purchasing, consider brand availability, service proximity, and the extensive used equipment inventory available in the Minnesota market.