Minnesota is home to a robust network of forklift dealers, with a significant concentration in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. As of 2026, there are 34 forklift dealers operating across the state, with the highest concentrations in Bloomington and Osseo. This guide provides an overview of authorized dealers and service providers, 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, aerial equipment, warehouse systems; 24/7 service technicians; 2013 Toyota President's Award winner; also carries Big Joe, Aichi, Raymond, Genie, Terex, Bendi, Drexel, Columbia
Toyota-Lift of Minnesota 8601 Xylon Ct, Minneapolis, MN 55445 Full line of lift trucks, aerial equipment, personnel carriers; forklift batteries, safety training, rentals
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; new/used lift trucks, parts, service, warehouse automation (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors); (651) 688-6175
Clark Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Forklifts of Minnesota, Inc. 2201 W. 94th St, Bloomington, MN 55431 Founded in 1949 as Clarklift of Minnesota; authorized Clark dealer; 2025 CLARK Dealer of Excellence Masters Award winner; also carries Nissan, Barrett, Daewoo, BT Prime-Mover, Drexel, KD Manitou, JLG; 64,000 sq ft facility
Hyster and Yale Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
MH Equipment Multiple locations across Minnesota 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; Hyster, Yale, JCB, Capacity, Rail King
Herc-U-Lift, Inc. 765 21st Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304; Maple Plain, MN (founded 1968) Forklift dealer
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.; forklifts, construction equipment, truck engines, generators
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
Linde Forklift Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Key Services
Bennett Material Handling Hopkins, MN (155 Jackson Ave N) Serving the Twin Cities area since 1965; top forklift equipment and accessories dealer in the Midwest; (952) 933-5544
UniCarriers, JCB, and Multi-Brand Dealers
Dealer Location(s) Brands / Specialization Key Services
Quality Equipment Shakopee, MN (587 Citation Dr) UniCarriers forklifts, Kubota tractors, Skyjack New and pre-owned power equipment
JCB Forklift Dealers Various locations across MN JCB 35 trusted JCB forklift dealers across Minnesota
Willmar Forklift Inc. 916 E Hwy 12, Willmar, MN 56201 Multi-brand Forklift dealer serving western Minnesota
Heikes Equipment, Inc. 22008 Canton Ct, Farmington, MN 55024 Multi-brand Forklift dealer
Pro-Tech Forklift Service Inc. 32653 County Rd 2, St. Joseph, MN 56374 Multi-brand Gas, LP, electric, diesel, rough terrain forklifts; sales and rentals
Birnstengel Equipment 6100 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN 55422 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 Specializes in used forklifts since 1984; cushion tire, pneumatic tire, and electric forklifts
Forklift Rentals
Provider Location Key Services
Associated Solutions Minneapolis, MN One of the largest rental fleets in the Midwest; counterbalanced forklifts, reach trucks, turret trucks, pallet jacks; (651) 688-6175
Duke Rentals Forest Lake, MN Industrial forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, boom lifts
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 – exclusive), Clark (Forklifts of Minnesota – CLARK Dealer of Excellence), Hyster/Yale (MH Equipment, Fairchild Equipment), Caterpillar (Ziegler CAT), Crown (Crown Equipment), Linde (Bennett Material Handling), and UniCarriers (Quality Equipment).
Regional Concentration: The highest concentration of dealers is in Bloomington (3 dealers). Other locations with dealer presence include Osseo, Willmar, Brainerd, Eden Prairie, Duluth, Farmington, and Shakopee.
Service and Support: Forklifts of Minnesota has 87 service employees with over 1,215 years of 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 was named Clark's 2023 Dealer of the Year. 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) and Continental Lift Truck Corp (since 1984).
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, 2013 President's Award winner), Associated Solutions (Raymond exclusive, largest rental fleet in the Midwest), Forklifts of Minnesota (Clark, 2025 Dealer of Excellence, since 1949), MH Equipment (Hyster/Yale, 34 locations), Fairchild Equipment (Hyster/Yale/JCB), Ziegler CAT (Caterpillar), Crown Equipment (Champlin), Bennett Material Handling (Linde, since 1965), and Quality Equipment (UniCarriers). Used equipment specialists include SJF Material Handling (Winsted) and Continental Lift Truck (Minneapolis). 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.