Houston is a major hub for the forklift and material handling industry, with a dense network of authorized dealers representing virtually every major global brand. Whether you need a new electric warehouse truck, a heavy-duty diesel unit, or a certified pre-owned forklift, the Houston area offers extensive options and strong service support.
Major Forklift Dealers in Houston
Dealer Brands Location Key Services
Toyota Lift of Houston (Doggett) Toyota 7110 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77076 New/used sales, rentals, service, parts, racking, warehouse design
Briggs Equipment Hyster, Yale, Ottawa, Trackmobile, Genie 8787 Wallisville Road, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77029 New/used sales, rentals (day/week/month), parts, service
Equipment Depot Cat Lift Trucks, Logisnext, Jungheinrich, UniCarriers 16330 Air Center Blvd., Houston, TX 77032 New/used forklifts, aerial lifts, service, parts, rentals, financing
Daily Equipment Company Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich 1812 Brittmoore Road, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77043 Sales, rentals, parts
American Lift & Equipment Tailift (Toyota Industries Group) Houston, TX Only authorized Tailift dealer in Houston; new/used sales, rentals, leasing, parts, service
Frontier Forklifts CLARK, Komatsu, Hangcha, Donkey Pearland, TX (serving Houston) New equipment, aftermarket parts, service
Upright Forklift Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown Humble, TX (serving Houston) New/used sales, rentals, certified maintenance, same-day response
MidTex Equipment Multi-brand used forklifts 16261 Hollister St Building D, Houston, TX 77066 Used forklift sales, rentals, service, repairs
Sun Equipment Toyota, Caterpillar, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Komatsu, Clark, Mitsubishi Houston, TX Used forklifts and construction equipment
Service First Material Handling Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Doosan Houston, TX Sales, service, parts
Big Lift Trucks Inc. Toyota, Hyster, Yale Houston, TX Sales and service of material handling equipment
Elite Material Handling Multi-brand Houston, TX Material handling equipment dealership
Large Lift Trucks, Inc. Large forklifts (heavy-duty) Houston, TX Specializes in large forklifts for heavy-duty Texas industry
County Forklift Inc Multi-brand 1201 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77032 Sales, rentals, repairs
Forklifts & Tires Houston TCM, all makes/models Houston, TX Sales, parts, service since 1979
Lonestar Forklift 2017 USA, Inc Multi-brand Houston, TX Equipment sales
2026 Current Inventory Examples – Houston Area
New & Used Forklifts
Model Capacity / Fuel Hours Price Source
CAT GP45K 10,000 lbs / Propane 4,857 hrs $24,000 Boyer Equipment
Daewoo G40s 8,000 lbs / Propane 7,080 hrs $16,500 Boyer Equipment
Clark S25CL 5,000 lbs 3,203 hrs $9,850 Forklift Exchange
Hyster S50XL – – $4,251 (auction sold) Machinery Max
Hyster H80XM – – $7,260 (auction sold) Purple Wave
Clark CY160BD – 4,434 hrs $550 (current bid) Purple Wave
Clark C40D – – $7,000 (auction sold) Construction Equipment Guide
Hyster H100FT 10,000 lbs / Diesel 9,339 hrs Contact seller 123Forklift
Hyster H1050HD High-capacity 4,600 hrs Price on request Machinio
Moffett 5,500 lbs / Diesel 1,175 hrs Contact seller 123Forklift
Hyundai 6,000 lbs – Contact seller 123Forklift
Unused 2026 Captok CK-TB47 Telescopic boom 0 hrs Auction Yoder & Frey (Sept 3-4, 2026)
Upcoming Auctions & Sales Events
Event Date Details
United Rentals Spring Used Equipment Sale March 19, 2026 Forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, skid steers
Yoder & Frey Houston Auction September 3-4, 2026 Unused 2026 Captok CK-TB47 telescopic boom
Purple Wave Auctions Ongoing Clark, Hyster, and other brands; sold as-is
Buying Considerations in Houston
Dealer Coverage: Houston has authorized dealers for Toyota (Toyota Lift of Houston), Hyster/Yale (Briggs Equipment), Caterpillar/Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich (Daily Equipment, Equipment Depot), CLARK (Frontier Forklifts), Tailift (American Lift & Equipment – only authorized Tailift dealer in Houston), TCM (Forklifts & Tires Houston), and multi-brand specialists.
New vs. Used: New forklifts offer the latest technology, full warranty, and compliance with current standards. Used forklifts offer significant savings (often 30–70% less) but require thorough inspection of hours, maintenance history, and condition.
Rental Options: Most major dealers offer daily, weekly, and monthly rentals. Toyota Lift of Houston has a large rental fleet. Briggs Equipment offers rentals by day, week, or month.
Service and Support: Upright Forklift provides certified maintenance with same-day response and 15+ years of local experience. MidTex Equipment has a mechanic available for repairs and servicing.
Financing: Available through most dealers. Equipment Depot offers financing with 90-120 day payment deferral.
Used Equipment Specialists: MidTex Equipment specializes in used forklifts at reasonable prices. Sun Equipment offers used forklifts featuring top brands including Toyota, Caterpillar, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Komatsu, Clark, and Mitsubishi. Boyer Equipment provides verified used assets ready for immediate fleet integration.
Auction Buying: Most auction units are sold "as-is, where-is" with no warranty. Factor in buyer's premiums and transport costs.
Summary
Houston's forklift market is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers including Toyota Lift of Houston (Toyota), Briggs Equipment (Hyster/Yale), Daily Equipment Company (Caterpillar/Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich), Equipment Depot (Cat/Logisnext/Jungheinrich/UniCarriers), American Lift & Equipment (Tailift – only authorized Tailift dealer in Houston), Frontier Forklifts (CLARK/Komatsu/Hangcha), Upright Forklift (Toyota/Hyster/Yale/Crown), MidTex Equipment (used forklifts), and Sun Equipment (used forklifts). Current inventory examples include a CAT GP45K 10,000 lb propane forklift at $24,000**, a **Daewoo G40s** 8,000 lb propane forklift at **$16,500, and a Clark S25CL 5,000 lb forklift at $9,850. Purchase through authorized dealers, online marketplaces, or auction platforms. When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, and total cost of ownership.