San Antonio is a significant hub for the material handling industry in South Texas, with a strong network of authorized dealers, full-service providers, and online auction platforms. Whether you need a new electric warehouse truck, a heavy-duty diesel unit, a certified pre-owned forklift, or a specialized truck-mounted model, the San Antonio area offers extensive options and reliable service support.
Major Forklift Dealers in San Antonio
Dealer Location Brands / Specialization Key Services
Toyota Lift of South Texas 4001 N PanAm Expressway, San Antonio, TX 78219 Toyota (authorized), other reputable brands Toyota President‘s Award winner; new/used sales, rentals, parts, service, maintenance, repairs, operator training (English/Spanish)
Sunbelt Material Handling 7450 FM 1346, San Antonio, TX 78220 Clark, Big Joe Employee-owned total solution dealership; new/used sales, rentals, parts, service, warehouse systems, dock & door, floor cleaning
United Rentals Multiple locations in San Antonio Multi-brand New and used forklift sales, equipment rentals, operator training
Doggett (Toyota Lift of South Texas) 4001 N. Pan Am Expressway, San Antonio, TX 78219 Toyota Sales, rental, parts, service
US Forklift 7366 Reindeer Trl, San Antonio, TX 78238 Multi-brand Sales and rental of forklift equipment
South Texas Forklift 4845 Goldfield, Ste 103, San Antonio, TX 78218 Multi-brand Sales and rental of forklift equipment
Lonestar Forklift 5300 SE Loop 410 Acc Rd, San Antonio, TX 78222 Multi-brand Forklift dealer
MG Truck Sales 9405 New Laredo Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78211 Multi-brand Sale of forklifts and heavy-duty vehicles
H&V Equipment Services 3307 S East Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78222 Doosan (authorized South/Central Texas dealer) Forklifts, construction equipment sales and rentals
Alamo City Lifts 4450 Hunnicut Dr, San Antonio, TX 78219 Multi-brand Forklifts, service, parts
B-C Equipment Sales, Inc. San Antonio, TX Harlo (rough terrain) Sales, maintenance, repair, rental of Harlo rough-terrain forklifts
2026 Inventory Examples – San Antonio Area
New Forklifts
Model Specs Source
Toyota forklifts Electric, internal combustion, warehouse models, pallet jacks, order pickers, reach trucks Toyota Lift of South Texas
Clark SP Pneumatic Tire 5,000 lb capacity, 185″ triple mast with side-shift, non-marking tires Sunbelt Material Handling
Big Joe J0 Electric Man-Lift 118″ lift height, 250 lb front loading tray capacity Sunbelt Material Handling
Used Forklifts (Current & Recent Listings)
Model Specs Price Source
2017 Toyota 8FGCU25 5,000 lbs, LP Gas, 3-stage mast $19,900 Toyota Lift of South Texas
2018 Toyota 8FD80U 17,500 lbs, Diesel, 2-stage mast, side shift + fork positioner $69,900 Toyota Lift of South Texas
2017 Toyota 8FD70U 15,500 lbs, Diesel, 3-stage mast $85,900 Toyota Lift of South Texas
2021 Hyster H50XT 5,000 lb warehouse forklift $26,049 United Rentals
2018 Skytrak 10054 10,000 lb telehandler $73,003 United Rentals
Crown SP3520-30 (2018) 3,000 lbs, 24V electric, 240″ lift height, 3-stage mast, non-operational $20 (current bid) Purple Wave Auction
Crown SP3520-30 (2018) 3,000 lbs, 9,700 hours, 240″ lift height, unknown condition $10 (current bid) Purple Wave Auction
Crown SP3520-30 (2019) 3,000 lbs, 1,737 hours, 240″ lift height $10 (current bid) Purple Wave Auction
2017 Mitsubishi FB18PNT Electric, 3,659 hours, 3-stage mast, 48V Auction (upcoming) IronPlanet
Hyster forklift (used) Warehouse forklift $962.50 (sold) Purple Wave Auction
Rental Options in San Antonio
Provider Rental Offerings Contact
Toyota Lift of South Texas Forklift rentals, parts, service, training 4001 N PanAm Expy, San Antonio, TX
United Rentals Forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, earthmoving equipment Multiple San Antonio locations
Sunbelt Material Handling Forklift rentals, warehouse systems, dock & door 7450 FM 1346, San Antonio, TX 78220
US Forklift Sales and rental of forklift equipment 7366 Reindeer Trl, San Antonio, TX 78238
EquipmentShare Forklifts, excavators, skid steers, generators 5433 Randolph Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78233
Texas First Rentals Forklifts, telehandlers, aerial platforms, jobsite vehicles 4715 Rittiman Rd, San Antonio, TX
South Texas Forklift Sales and rental of forklift equipment 4845 Goldfield, Ste 103, San Antonio, TX 78218
Upcoming Auctions and Sales Events (2026)
Event Date Location Items
Purple Wave Auctions July 15, 2026 San Antonio / Houston area Crown SP3520-30 order pickers (current bids $10–$20)
Port San Antonio Auction Ongoing 200 Red Horse Dr, San Antonio, TX 78226 Surplus equipment from defense contractors, no reserves
United Rentals Spring Used Equipment Sale March 19, 2026 San Antonio, TX 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 San Antonio
1. Dealer Coverage
San Antonio has authorized dealers for Toyota (Toyota Lift of South Texas – President‘s Award winner), Clark (Sunbelt Material Handling), Doosan (H&V Equipment Services), Harlo rough terrain (B-C Equipment Sales), and multi-brand specialists (US Forklift, South Texas Forklift, Lonestar Forklift, MG Truck Sales, Alamo City Lifts).
2. New vs. Used
New forklifts offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings – Toyota Lift of South Texas offers rental-ready used units from $19,900** (5,000 lb LP Gas) to **$85,900 (15,500 lb diesel). United Rentals offers a 2018 Skytrak 10054 telehandler at $73,003** and a 2021 Hyster H50XT at **$26,049.
3. Rental Options
Multiple providers offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rentals. Toyota Lift of South Texas provides comprehensive rental, service, and training. United Rentals, Sunbelt Material Handling, US Forklift, EquipmentShare, and Texas First Rentals all offer rental fleets.
4. Service and Support
Toyota Lift of South Texas offers bilingual English/Spanish support, genuine Toyota parts, maintenance, repairs, and operator training. Sunbelt Material Handling is an employee-owned total solution dealership.
5. Financing
Available through most dealers. Sunbelt Material Handling offers a 5,000 lb capacity warehouse forklift lease at $500/month.
6. Training
OSHA-compliant operator training is available through Toyota Lift of South Texas and United Rentals (United Academy).
7. Auction Buying
Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty. Purple Wave currently has Crown SP3520-30 order pickers with current bids from $10 to $20.
8. Truck-Mounted Forklifts
San Antonio has multiple dealers for truck-mounted forklifts including Princeton, MOFFETT, and Manitou models.
Summary
San Antonio‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers including Toyota Lift of South Texas (Toyota, 4001 N PanAm, President‘s Award winner, bilingual support, new/used sales/rentals/service/training), Sunbelt Material Handling (Clark/Big Joe, 7450 FM 1346, employee-owned total solution dealership), United Rentals (multi-brand, multiple locations), US Forklift (sales/rentals), South Texas Forklift (sales/rentals), H&V Equipment Services (Doosan authorized), B-C Equipment Sales (Harlo rough terrain), and MG Truck Sales (heavy-duty vehicles). Current used inventory includes a 2017 Toyota 8FGCU25 at $19,900**, a **2018 Toyota 8FD80U** at **$69,900, a 2017 Toyota 8FD70U at $85,900**, a **2021 Hyster H50XT** at **$26,049, and a 2018 Skytrak 10054 telehandler at $73,003**. Auction units include Crown SP3520-30 order pickers with current bids from **$10 to $20. Rental options are available through Toyota Lift of South Texas, United Rentals, Sunbelt Material Handling, US Forklift, EquipmentShare, and Texas First Rentals. When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.