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 / Specialization Location Key Services
Toyota Lift of Houston (Doggett) Toyota 7110 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77076 New/used sales, rentals (1,000+ forklifts in rental fleet), service, parts, racking, warehouse design
Briggs Equipment Hyster, Yale, JCB, Sellick Houston, TX New/used sales, rentals, 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; 50+ locations nationwide
American Lift & Equipment Tailift (Toyota Industries Product), Master Craft, Snorkel, Xtreme 2440 FM 528 Rd, Alvin, TX 77511 Only authorized Tailift-USA dealer in Greater Houston; new/used sales, rentals, financing
Lonestar Forklift Multi-brand Houston, TX New equipment, used equipment, rentals, parts, service, training
Adobe Equipment Caterpillar, Unicarriers, JCB Houston, TX Two full-service Caterpillar and Unicarriers forklift dealerships in Houston
Upright Forklift Authorized dealer for top manufacturers Humble, TX (serving Houston) New and used forklifts (electric, propane, diesel), rentals, lease options, maintenance, OSHA training
Combilift Depot Combilift (multi-directional) Tomball, TX (Houston area) New forklifts, used forklifts, rentals, attachments
Southeast Forklifts of Houston Multi-brand Houston, TX Forklift sales and service
2026 Current Inventory Examples – Houston Area
New & Used Forklifts
Model Capacity / Fuel Specs Price / Status Source
2019 Hyster H155FT 15,500 lbs / Diesel 7,676 hours Contact for price Briggs Equipment
Caterpillar forklift Unknown 5,669 hours, LPG, 86″ collapsed mast $3,300 (sold Mar 2026) Purple Wave Auction
2026 VIPER FD55F 12,000 lbs / Diesel 3-stage mast (91″ lowered / 185″ raised), side shift Contact dealer Machinio
2018 Crown SP3520-30 3,000 lbs / Electric 9,700 hours, 240″ lift height, 3-stage mast, 42″ forks $15 (current bid) Purple Wave Auction
2018 Crown SP3520-30 3,000 lbs / Electric 6,986 hours, 240″ lift height, 3-stage mast, dead battery $825 (current bid) Purple Wave Auction
2019 Crown SP3520-30 3,000 lbs / Electric 2,466 hours, 240″ lift height, 3-stage mast $12.50 (current bid) Purple Wave Auction
Upcoming Auctions & Sales Events (2026)
Event Date Details
Purple Wave Auction – Crown SP3520-30 order pickers July 15, 2026 Three units in Ferguson/Houston area; current bids $12.50–$825
United Rentals Spring Used Equipment Sale March 19, 2026 Forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, skid steers
Purple Wave Auctions Ongoing Regular auctions featuring forklifts and material handling equipment
Note: Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty. Factor in buyer‘s premiums and transport costs.
Buying Considerations in Houston
Manufacturer Presence: Houston is home to Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (MCFA) , the manufacturer of Cat® Lift Trucks, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, and Jungheinrich® products. Equipment Depot is headquartered in Houston and has served the area since 1939.
Dealer Coverage: Houston has authorized dealers for Toyota (Toyota Lift of Houston, 1,000+ rental fleet), Hyster/Yale (Briggs Equipment), Cat/Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich/UniCarriers (Equipment Depot), Tailift (American Lift & Equipment – only authorized Tailift dealer in Houston), Combilift (Combilift Depot), and multi-brand specialists (Lonestar Forklift, Adobe Equipment).
New vs. Used: New forklifts offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings – a Caterpillar forklift sold for $3,300** at auction in March 2026, while Crown order pickers are available with current bids as low as **$12.50. Always inspect used equipment thoroughly.
Rental Options: Toyota Lift of Houston offers the largest rental fleet in Houston with over 1,000 forklifts and capacities from 3,000 lbs to over 30,000 lbs. Equipment Depot and American Lift & Equipment also offer flexible rental terms.
Service and Support: Upright Forklift offers comprehensive maintenance and repair programs with certified technicians and over 25 years of industry experience. Equipment Depot backs its service with a Performance. Guaranteed.® pledge.
Financing: Available through most dealers. American Lift & Equipment offers financing, service, and parts departments. Equipment Depot provides financing through its 50+ nationwide locations.
Training: OSHA-compliant operator training is available through Upright Forklift and other dealers.
Parts Availability: Upright Forklift is an authorized dealer for top manufacturers, ensuring genuine parts and warranty-backed equipment. Briggs Equipment provides parts and service across multiple Texas locations.
Summary
Houston‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers including Toyota Lift of Houston (Toyota, 1,000+ rental fleet), Briggs Equipment (Hyster/Yale), Equipment Depot (Cat/Logisnext/Jungheinrich/UniCarriers, 50+ locations, since 1939), American Lift & Equipment (Tailift – only authorized Tailift dealer in Houston), Lonestar Forklift (multi-brand), Adobe Equipment (Caterpillar/Unicarriers), Upright Forklift (authorized dealer, 25+ years, Humble), and Combilift Depot (Combilift, Tomball). Current inventory includes a 2019 Hyster H155FT (15,500 lbs, diesel, 7,676 hours), a Caterpillar forklift sold for $3,300** at auction, and **2018–2019 Crown SP3520-30** order pickers with current bids from **$12.50 to $825 on Purple Wave. When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, rental options, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.