Pittsburgh is a major hub for the forklift and material handling industry in Western Pennsylvania, with a dense network of authorized dealers representing virtually every major global brand. In 2026, the market is defined by a major consolidation—H&K Equipment and three partner companies launched Forged Industrial Group in May 2026, combining four companies under one umbrella with 13 locations across Pennsylvania, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic.
Major Forklift Dealers in Pittsburgh
Dealer Location Brands / Specialization Key Services
H&K Equipment / Forged Industrial Group 4200 Casteel Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Taylor, UniCarriers, Hangcha, Komatsu, Elwell-Parker, JLG, Big Joe, Manitou, Kalmar Ottawa, Baumann, Cushman, Columbia, Nilfisk New/used sales, rentals, service, remanufacturing, parts; massive inventory; 400+ employees across 13 locations
Trupar America Bentleyville, PA (south of Pittsburgh) Clark, Hyundai (authorized dealer) New/used sales, rentals, service, parts, operator training
Towlift 304 Deer Run Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143 Multi-brand New/used equipment, rentals, AGVs, railcar movers, pallet racking, parts, service, financing
Pennwest Forklifts 168 Westec Dr, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 Multi-brand Sale and rental of forklifts and material handling equipment
American Contractors Equipment 3802 Neville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts New/used lifting equipment sales and rentals
R.P. Crawford Co., Inc. Pittsburgh, PA (family-owned since 1962) Rough terrain forklifts, parts, accessories Parts distributor; forklift parts and accessories including axles, brakes, forks, tires, batteries
Stephenson Equipment Serving Pittsburgh region JCB New/used JCB rough-terrain forklifts, cranes, construction equipment
2026 Inventory Examples – Pittsburgh Area
Trupar America Inventory
Model Year Fuel Capacity Condition Price
Clark S45L 2025 LPG/Propane 9,000 lbs New Contact dealer
Clark S25CL 2024 LPG/Propane 5,000 lbs New Contact dealer
Clark S25L 2024 LPG/Propane 5,000 lbs Used Contact dealer
Clark S30L 2024 LPG/Propane 6,000 lbs New Contact dealer
Clark C80 / C80D 2024 Diesel 18,000 lbs New Contact dealer
Clark NPX20 2024 Electric 4,000 lbs Used (3 hrs) Contact dealer
Other Local Listings
Model Specs Price / Notes Source
Toyota 10k Forklift 10,000 lbs, triple stage upright, LP gas, 4,230 hrs, V6 Vortex engine Runs great; by owner Craigslist
Clark NPX20 (2024) 4,000 lb electric, 3 hours $39,500 Trupar America
Crown RC5530C-30 (2011) Electric $1,800 Trupar America
Clark CMP30L (2001) Cushion or pneumatic tire Auction (July 2026) Purple Wave
Yale 2,500 lb Stand-Up 24V electric Auction, currently runs/operates BidSpotter
Hyster E40XL-27 Electric forklift Auction MarkNet
Landoll B40i5 Warehouse forklift Sold for $3,410 (June 2025) Purple Wave
Upcoming Auctions & Sales Events (2026)
Event Date Location Items
Contractor Business Liquidation Auction Ends April 12, 2026 Pittsburgh, PA Various equipment; preview April 10
Hostetter Auctioneers Ongoing Pittsburgh, PA Forklift loading available
BidSpotter Auctions Ongoing Pittsburgh, PA Yale 2,500 lb stand-up forklift (currently runs)
MarkNet Auctions Ongoing Pittsburgh, PA Hyster E40XL-27 electric forklift
Purple Wave Auctions Ongoing Pennsylvania Used warehouse forklifts; sold as-is
Buying Considerations in Pittsburgh
1. New Major Dealer Consolidation
In May 2026, H&K Equipment, Taylor Northeast, Yard Truck Specialists, and CicKo Transportation launched Forged Industrial Group. This combined network operates 13 locations with a workforce of more than 400, offering forklifts across all capacity ranges, container handlers, railcar movers, platform trucks, and terminal tractors.
2. Dealer Coverage
Pittsburgh has authorized dealers for Clark (Trupar America, Wescot Equipment), Taylor/UniCarriers/Hangcha/Komatsu/JLG/Big Joe (H&K Equipment/Forged Industrial), JCB rough-terrain (Stephenson Equipment), and multi-brand specialists (Towlift, Pennwest Forklifts, American Contractors Equipment).
3. New vs. Used
New forklifts offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings (often 30–70% less) but require thorough inspection of hours, maintenance history, and condition. Trupar America offers both new and used Clark forklifts. H&K Equipment provides new, used, rental, and remanufactured equipment.
4. Rental Options
Most major dealers offer daily, weekly, and monthly rentals:
Trupar America: Forklift rentals in Pittsburgh
Towlift: New and used equipment rentals
Pennwest Forklifts: Sale and rental of forklifts
American Contractors Equipment: Forklift rentals
5. Service and Support
H&K Equipment offers specialized service work and custom engineered equipment solutions, with shops capable of rebuilding the biggest and most powerful forklifts
Trupar America provides forklift service and maintenance for Pittsburgh businesses
R.P. Crawford Co. has served Pittsburgh since 1962, providing forklift parts and accessories
6. Financing
Available through most dealers. Towlift offers financing. H&K Equipment provides leasing and financing options.
7. Auction Buying
Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty. Factor in buyer‘s premiums, rigging/handling fees (e.g., $50 at some Pittsburgh auctions), and transport costs. Recent auction sales include a Landoll B40i5 forklift sold for **$3,410**.
Summary
Pittsburgh‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers including H&K Equipment / Forged Industrial Group (Taylor/UniCarriers/Hangcha/Komatsu/JLG/Big Joe, Coraopolis, 13 locations, 400+ employees, massive inventory, specialized rebuilds), Trupar America (Clark/Hyundai, Bentleyville, new/used sales/rentals/service/parts), Towlift (Sewickley, multi-brand, AGVs, railcar movers, financing), Pennwest Forklifts (Mount Pleasant, sales/rentals), American Contractors Equipment (Pittsburgh, cranes/forklifts/aerial lifts), R.P. Crawford Co., Inc. (Pittsburgh, parts/accessories since 1962), and Stephenson Equipment (JCB rough-terrain). Current inventory includes new 2024–2025 Clark forklifts (5,000–18,000 lbs, LPG/diesel/electric), a used Toyota 10,000 lb forklift (4,230 hrs, LP gas), and auction units including Yale 2,500 lb stand-up and Hyster E40XL-27 electric models. Purchase through authorized dealers, online marketplaces, or auction platforms (Purple Wave, BidSpotter, MarkNet, Hostetter). When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.