Denver is a significant hub for the material handling industry in the Rocky Mountain region, hosting a dense network of authorized dealers and serving a market driven by logistics, construction, and the growing cold chain sector. As of 2026, Denver has the highest concentration of forklift dealers in Colorado with 6 businesses, representing approximately 24% of all forklift dealers in the state. Whether you need a new electric warehouse truck, a heavy-duty diesel unit, or a certified pre-owned forklift, the Denver area offers extensive options and strong service support.
Major Forklift Dealers in Denver
Dealer Location Brands / Specialization Key Services
Welch Equipment Company Denver, CO Toyota (authorized), Donkey Forklifts Toyota President‘s Award winner (2024); new/used sales, rentals, parts, service, truck-mounted forklifts
The Forklift Store 4633 N. Dahlia St, Denver, CO Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Doosan New/used electric, gas, diesel forklifts; reach trucks, pallet jacks, order pickers; rentals, repairs, training; English/Spanish support
Arnold Machinery Company 3800 Quentin St, Denver, CO 80239 Hyster, Yale New/used forklifts, warehouse solutions (racking, automated storage), rentals, Silver Service guarantee
FMH Material Handling Solutions 5165 Vasquez Blvd E, Denver, CO 80216 CAT, Clark, Crown, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Big Joe, Carer, Doosan, Drexel, HELI, JLG, Kalmar, Sellick, Skytrak Authorized multi-brand dealership; new/used/rental forklifts, pallet jacks, loading dock equipment, shelving, pallet racks, parts, service, financing
Discount Forklift Brokers 4905 Lima St, Denver, CO 80239 Multi-brand (Lonking/LIFT HERO, Crown, Hyster) 43+ listings; new and used equipment; pallet jacks, forklifts
OCTANE Forklifts 4905 Lima St, Denver, CO 80239 Crown, Toyota New and used forklifts, parts
Lift Solutions, Inc. Aurora, CO Industry-leading brands New/used forklifts, premium material handling solutions
Crown Lift Trucks Aurora, CO Crown Crown-owned branch; sales, service, parts
Western Material Handling Commerce City, CO & Fort Collins, CO Hangcha Authorized Hangcha dealer; new/used sales, rentals, repair, training
United Rentals 1250 Zuni St, Denver, CO 80204 Genie, SkyTrak, CASE, Toyota Equipment rental and used equipment sales; forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, earthmoving equipment
Patriot Forklifts / Forklift Select Denver, CO Patriot Forklifts Authorized dealer; on-site inventory, free delivery nationwide
New Clark Dealer Expansion (2026)
In June 2026, CLARK Material Handling expanded its dealer network with Colorado Lift Equipment now serving the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding Colorado markets.
2026 Inventory Examples – Denver Area
New Forklifts
Model Type Specs Source
2026 EKKO EPE15LI Pallet Jack 3,300 lb capacity, 48" forks, 3-year/6,000-hour warranty Discount Forklift Brokers
LIFT HERO / Lonking Various Battery-powered pallet trucks, pedestrian stackers Discount Forklift Brokers
Clark S25CL Cushion Tire 5,000 lb capacity, well-maintained Machinery Trader Denver
Liugong CLG2040H Diesel 8,000 lb capacity, Kubota engine, 4.5m lift Machinery Trader Denver
Used Forklifts
Model Specs Source
Toyota Electric 6,000 lbs, 3,114 hours 123Forklift Denver
Clark ECG25 5,000 lbs, Electric, 4,145 hours 123Forklift Denver
Clark S25CL 5,000 lbs, LP Gas, 15–23 hours 123Forklift Denver
Hyster Various models, serviced and well-maintained Discount Forklift Brokers
Crown Pallet Jack 4,500 lb capacity, battery-powered Discount Forklift Brokers
Rental Options
Provider Rental Offerings
United Rentals Forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, earthmoving equipment; used equipment sales
Arnold Machinery Forklift rentals with Silver Service guarantee
The Forklift Store Equipment rental options for flexibility without purchase commitment
FMH Material Handling Rental forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment
Upcoming Auctions (2026)
Event Date Location Items
Ritchie Bros. Auctions Aug 26, 2026 Denver, CO Forklifts and heavy equipment
Construction Equipment Guide Auctions Sep 2, 2026 Denver, CO Used forklifts
United Rentals Spring Used Equipment Sale Mar 19, 2026 Denver, CO Forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, skid steers
Note: Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty. Factor in buyer‘s premiums and transport costs.
Buying Considerations in Denver
Market Trends: The North American forklift market is growing at a 5.5% CAGR, from USD 18.6 billion in 2026 to USD 30.1 billion in 2035. Denver‘s growth is driven by logistics, cold chain infrastructure, and mega-warehouse construction. Government incentives are accelerating the transition from diesel/LPG to lithium-ion electric models.
Dealer Coverage: Denver has authorized dealers for Toyota (Welch Equipment, The Forklift Store), Hyster/Yale (Arnold Machinery, The Forklift Store), Clark (FMH, new Colorado Lift Equipment), Caterpillar (FMH), Crown (OCTANE, Crown Lift Trucks, FMH), Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich (FMH), and Hangcha (Western Material Handling).
New vs. Used: New forklifts offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings – examples range from $14,900 for a used Cat C5000-LP to auction units starting at competitive bids. Used Toyota electric models with 3,114 hours and Clark LP gas models with low hours are available.
Rental Options: United Rentals, Arnold Machinery, The Forklift Store, and FMH Material Handling all provide rental fleets for short-term needs.
Service and Support: Welch Equipment is a Toyota President‘s Award winner. Arnold Machinery provides a Silver Service guarantee for maintenance and repairs. The Forklift Store offers bilingual English/Spanish support.
Financing: Available through most dealers. FMH Material Handling offers financing.
Training: OSHA-compliant operator training is available through The Forklift Store and other dealers.
Specialized Equipment: For truck-mounted forklifts, Welch Equipment is the authorized Donkey Forklifts dealer for Colorado.
Summary
Denver‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers including Welch Equipment Company (Toyota, Donkey, President‘s Award winner), The Forklift Store (Toyota/Hyster/Yale/Doosan, bilingual support), Arnold Machinery (Hyster/Yale, Silver Service), FMH Material Handling Solutions (CAT/Clark/Crown/Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich, multi-brand), Discount Forklift Brokers (43+ listings, Lonking/Crown/Hyster), OCTANE Forklifts (Crown/Toyota), Western Material Handling (Hangcha), and United Rentals (rentals/used sales). New models include the 2026 EKKO EPE15LI pallet jack (3,300 lbs, 3-year warranty), Clark S25CL, and Liugong CLG2040H. Used inventory includes Toyota electric (6,000 lbs, 3,114 hrs), Clark ECG25 (5,000 lbs, electric), and Clark S25CL (LP gas, low hours). Upcoming auctions feature Ritchie Bros. (Aug 26, 2026) and Construction Equipment Guide (Sep 2, 2026). When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.