Iowa has a comprehensive network of forklift dealers, with a significant concentration in Des Moines and Sioux City [0†L7-L8][7†L3-L4]. As of March 2026, there are 30 verified forklift dealers across the state, with Des Moines accounting for approximately 16.7% of all dealers [7†L2-L6].
Major Forklift Dealers in Iowa
Dealer Location(s) Brands / Specialization Key Services
Hupp Toyota Lift Evansdale, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ankeny, Waterloo, Peoria IL [4†L7-L8][10†L4-L5] Toyota New/used Toyota forklifts, rentals, parts, service, capacity calculators, financing [10†L6-L7]
F-M Forklift Sales & Service Iowa, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY [4†L12-L13] Toyota, Crown New/used forklifts, sales, service, parts [4†L14-L15]
Lift Pro Equipment Sergeant Bluff, IA; Sioux City, IA; Sioux Falls, SD [4†L22-L23] Toyota Sales, rentals, parts, service [4†L23-L25]
Forklifts of Des Moines 1625 E. Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 [12†L14] Clark, Nissan, Linde, Sellick, Bulldog Battery New/used sales, rentals, parts, service; Iowa‘s only locally owned lift truck company [12†L11-L13]; Clark Dealer of the Year [6†L38]
MH Equipment Davenport, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Waterloo, Peosta [5†L8][7†L16] Hyster, Yale, JCB, Rail King, Genie [11†L11-L12] New/used/rental forklifts, parts, service, fleet management, safety training [11†L2-L3]; Hyster Dealer of Distinction winner [11†L2]
Riekes Equipment 3306 Northbrook Dr, Sioux City, IA 51105 [2†L4] Multi-brand New, used, and rental forklifts, parts, service, engineered warehouse solutions [8†L2-L4]
One Source Handling Inc Cedar Rapids, IA [9†L14] Multi-brand New/used forklifts, pallet jacks, stackers, maintenance, repair, parts sales; multilingual service [9†L11-L12][9†L20-L26]
Altorfer CAT Cedar Rapids, Davenport, IA [2†L17-L18][2†L21-L23] Caterpillar (CAT) New/used CAT forklifts, sales, rentals, parts, service; 30+ locations serving eastern Iowa [2†L16-L17]
New Tec, Inc. Sioux Center, IA [7†L14-L15] Linde Linde forklifts, sales, service
C & B Material Handling Waterloo, Hiawatha, IA [6†L15] Linde Linde forklifts
Van Wall Equipment Nevada, IA [7†L9] Linde Linde forklifts
Mid Country Machinery Waterloo, Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Sioux City [0†L11-L15][4†L46-L48] Multi-brand New/used forklifts, backhoes, dozers, excavators, loaders, crushing equipment, rentals, heavy equipment repair [0†L11-L15]
Burwell Material Handling Waterloo, IA [7†L20-L21] Multi-brand Material handling equipment, forklifts
Available Material Handling Des Moines, IA [7†L17-L18] Hyster, Yale, Utilev, JCB [5†L27-L29] Reconditioned forklifts, parts, dock equipment, over 50 years experience [5†L16-L19]
Higher View Enterprises Knoxville, IA [7†L12-L13] Multi-brand Forklifts, equipment sales
Midwestern Equipment Council Bluffs, IA [5†L41] Multi-brand New and used forklifts
Additional Iowa Forklift Resources
JCB Forklift Dealers – 63 trusted JCB forklift dealers across Iowa, providing new, used, and rental forklifts [2†L40-L41].
Princeton Forklift Dealers – 6 Princeton forklift dealers across Iowa [2†L44-L45].
Duke Rentals – Davenport, IA; industrial forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts for rent or sale [2†L26-L29].
United Rentals – Des Moines, IA; Spring Used Equipment Sale event (March 19, 2026) featuring forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and skid steers [1†L32-L35].
2026 Inventory Examples – Iowa Area
New Forklifts
Model Location Source
2025 Clark SE20T (MWB) Des Moines, IA Construction Equipment Guide [6†L5-L6]
Used & Auction Forklifts
Model Location Price / Status Source
Toyota 8FGCU20 (2022, 4,910 hrs) Bondurant, IA $33,681 GBP [4†L47] Mid Country Machinery
Toyota 8FGU25 Sioux City, IA Contact dealer Mid Country Machinery [4†L48]
Used Clark GTS 25L Des Moines, IA Call for price Construction Equipment Guide [6†L24-L26]
Used Clark S25C Des Moines, IA Call for price Construction Equipment Guide [6†L43-L46]
Yale GLP050 Des Moines, IA Auction (June 3, 2026) Construction Equipment Guide [3†L11]
Skid steer forklift Ames, IA Sold for $522.50 (April 9, 2026) Purple Wave [3†L13-L15]
Auction Platforms Serving Iowa
Purple Wave – Des Moines, IA; regular auctions featuring Moffett and Princeton forklifts [1†L16-L20]
K-BID – Clear Lake, IA; forklift auctions [1†L9-L12]
HiBid – Various Iowa locations; live and online forklift auctions [3†L21-L23]
AuctionTime – Atalissa, Sanborn, IA; Towmotor forklift auctions [3†L4-L7]
Housby Auction – Des Moines, IA [1†L16]
Buying Considerations in Iowa
1. Dealer Coverage
Iowa‘s 30 dealers are concentrated in major cities. Des Moines has 5 dealers (16.7% of all Iowa dealers), Sioux City has 3, and Hiawatha, Nevada, Davenport, and Waterloo each have 2 [7†L31-L33]. Central Iowa offers the most dealer options, while rural areas may require travel to major metro areas [0†L7-L9].
2. Brand Coverage
Iowa has authorized dealers for Toyota (Hupp Toyota Lift, F-M Forklift, Lift Pro Equipment), Hyster/Yale (MH Equipment, Available Material Handling), Clark (Forklifts of Des Moines – Clark Dealer of the Year), Caterpillar (Altorfer CAT), Linde (New Tec, C&B Material Handling, Van Wall Equipment), JCB (63 dealers), and Princeton (6 dealers).
3. New vs. Used
New forklifts offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings – auction units can start as low as $522.50 for skid steer forklifts in Ames [3†L15]. Always inspect used equipment thoroughly.
4. Rental Options
MH Equipment provides rental fleets across multiple Iowa locations [5†L8][11†L3]. Riekes Equipment offers new, used, and rental forklifts [8†L3]. Duke Rentals in Davenport provides industrial forklifts and telehandlers [2†L28]. United Rentals hosts annual used equipment sales in Des Moines [1†L32-L35].
5. Service and Support
Forklifts of Des Moines has been serving Iowa since 1976 [12†L16]. MH Equipment has served since 1952 and is a Hyster Dealer of Distinction winner [11†L2]. One Source Handling Inc offers multilingual service [9†L25-L26]. Available Material Handling has over 50 years of combined experience [5†L16-L17].
6. Financing
Available through most dealers. Hupp Toyota Lift offers financing options [10†L6-L7]. Forklifts of Des Moines provides leasing and rental options [12†L11].
7. Training
OSHA-compliant operator training is available through MH Equipment [11†L3], Forklifts of Des Moines [12†L11], and other dealers.
Summary
Iowa’s forklift market in 2026 is served by 30 verified dealers across the state, with the highest concentration in Des Moines (5 dealers), Sioux City (3 dealers), and Hiawatha, Nevada, Davenport, and Waterloo (2 dealers each) [7†L2-L6][7†L31-L33]. Major dealers include Hupp Toyota Lift (Toyota, 5+ locations), Forklifts of Des Moines (Clark/Nissan/Linde/Sellick, Clark Dealer of the Year, locally owned since 1976), MH Equipment (Hyster/Yale/JCB, 7 Iowa locations, Hyster Dealer of Distinction), Altorfer CAT (Caterpillar, 30+ locations), One Source Handling Inc (Cedar Rapids, multilingual), and Riekes Equipment (Sioux City). Current inventory includes a 2025 Clark SE20T in Des Moines, a Toyota 8FGCU20 (2022, 4,910 hrs) in Bondurant, and auction units including Yale GLP050 in Des Moines and a skid steer forklift sold for $522.50 in Ames. Rental options are available through MH Equipment, Riekes Equipment, Duke Rentals, and United Rentals. When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.