Alabama’s forklift market is served by a strong network of authorized dealers covering all major brands, with a notable concentration in Montgomery (6 dealers) and Mobile (3 dealers) as of March 2026. Whether you need an electric warehouse truck, a heavy-duty diesel unit, a rough-terrain forklift, or a specialized truck-mounted model, the state offers extensive options from leading manufacturers.
Major Forklift Dealers in Alabama
Dealer Locations Brands Key Services
Thompson Lift Truck Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Tuscaloosa Caterpillar, Crown, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Kalmar, Combilift New/used sales, rentals, service, parts, training
The Lilly Company Mobile, Montgomery, Irondale (Birmingham), Madison (Huntsville) Toyota (exclusive), Komatsu (exclusive), Clark New/used sales, rentals, parts, service, warehouse design, dock/door repair, OSHA training
Briggs Equipment Regional (serving Alabama) Hyster, Yale, JCB, Kalmar Ottawa New inventory, sales, parts, service, financing
LiftOne Birmingham, Decatur/Huntsville, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa Yale (authorized), Hyster Full-service material handling, warehouse solutions
Wiese USA Birmingham (2547 Commerce Cir, Birmingham, AL 35217) Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Trackmobile New/used forklifts, aerial lifts, reach trucks, high-capacity forklifts, warehouse products
Thompson Tractor Company Birmingham, Decatur, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and more Caterpillar (full-line dealer) CAT forklifts, construction equipment, material handling
Industrial Lift Truck Northern Alabama Donkey Forklifts (truck-mounted) Authorized Donkey dealer for Northern Alabama
Alabama Forklift Inc. Clanton, AL (1105 7th St N, Clanton, AL 35045) Mitsubishi, Nissan, Komatsu, Hyster, Clark, Daewoo New/used sales, lease, rental, repair, shipping
New Forklift Models and Brands Available
Toyota
Available through The Lilly Company in Mobile, Montgomery, and Irondale. The Lilly Company is the exclusive authorized Toyota dealer for southern and central Alabama.
Komatsu
Available through The Lilly Company in Mobile, Montgomery, and Irondale. The Lilly Company is the exclusive authorized Komatsu dealer for southern and central Alabama.
Clark
Available through The Lilly Company in Madison (Northern Alabama). New Clark electric models include the GEX Series (80V, high-capacity up to 10,000 lbs), ESX & S-Series (compact 3-wheel for narrow aisles), and TWLi20 (lithium-powered for multi-shift operations). Clark has 216 full-service dealerships nationwide including Alabama locations.
Caterpillar (CAT)
Available through Thompson Tractor Company (full-line CAT dealer for Alabama and northwest Florida), Thompson Lift Truck, and Wiese USA.
Hyster & Yale
Available through Briggs Equipment, LiftOne (authorized Yale dealer for Alabama), and Thompson Lift Truck. Briggs Equipment offers an extensive lineup of new Hyster and Yale forklifts.
Crown, Kalmar, Combilift, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich
Available through Thompson Lift Truck.
Donkey Forklifts (Truck-Mounted)
Available through Industrial Lift Truck, serving Northern Alabama.
New Forklift Types Available
Electric Forklifts – Zero emissions, quiet operation, ideal for indoor warehouses. Clark’s TWLi20 lithium-powered models are available for multi-shift operations. Thompson Lift Truck offers electric models from Crown and other brands.
Diesel & LP Gas Forklifts – Powerful solutions for heavy-duty outdoor applications.
Specialized Forklifts – Reach trucks, pallet jacks, rough terrain forklifts. Toyota Marina Forklifts with negative-lift capability are available in Mobile.
Truck-Mounted Forklifts – Donkey Forklifts are available through Industrial Lift Truck for Northern Alabama.
2026 Price Guide
Pricing for new forklifts in Alabama varies by model, capacity, and configuration. Contact dealers directly for accurate quotes:
Dealer Contact Models
The Lilly Company – Mobile (251) 438-2291 Toyota, Komatsu
The Lilly Company – Montgomery (334) 271-5650 Toyota, Komatsu
The Lilly Company – Madison (256) 772-9345 Clark
Thompson Lift Truck Online inquiry Caterpillar, Crown, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Kalmar, Combilift
Briggs Equipment Online inquiry Hyster, Yale, JCB
LiftOne Online inquiry Yale, Hyster
Wiese USA Birmingham, AL Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich
Thompson Tractor Company Multiple locations Caterpillar
Buying Considerations in Alabama
Statewide Dealer Coverage: Major dealers serve all regions of Alabama—The Lilly Company covers southern (Mobile), central (Montgomery), and northern (Madison) Alabama. Thompson Lift Truck serves Montgomery and operates across the state.
New vs. Used: Thompson Lift Truck offers both new electric, propane, and diesel models as well as thoroughly inspected used forklifts. The Lilly Company provides new and used equipment from Toyota, Komatsu, and Clark.
Rental Options: Thompson Lift Truck maintains a statewide rental fleet with daily, weekly, and monthly terms. The Lilly Company also offers rentals.
Service and Support: Thompson Lift Truck provides preventive maintenance, on-site repairs, and fast parts delivery. The Lilly Company offers expert repair and maintenance service. Briggs Equipment provides factory-trained technicians and OEM parts support.
Training: OSHA-compliant operator courses and refreshers are available through Thompson Lift Truck (on-site or at their facilities) and The Lilly Company.
Financing: Thompson Lift Truck offers flexible payment plans and leasing options. Briggs Equipment provides financing support.
Specialized Applications: For boatyards and marinas, Toyota Marina Forklifts with negative-lift capability are available in Mobile. For truck-mounted applications, Donkey Forklifts are available through Industrial Lift Truck.
Summary
Alabama’s new forklift market is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers including The Lilly Company (Toyota/Komatsu/Clark, 4 locations across AL), Thompson Lift Truck (Caterpillar/Crown/Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich/Kalmar/Combilift, serving Montgomery and statewide), Briggs Equipment (Hyster/Yale/JCB, regional), LiftOne (Yale/Hyster, 4 AL locations), Wiese USA (Caterpillar/Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich, Birmingham), Thompson Tractor Company (Caterpillar, 10+ AL locations), and Industrial Lift Truck (Donkey truck-mounted, Northern Alabama). New models include Toyota, Komatsu, Clark (GEX, ESX, S-Series, TWLi20 lithium), Caterpillar, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Kalmar, Combilift, and Donkey truck-mounted forklifts. Contact dealers directly for accurate pricing, configuration options, and availability.