Denver is a key hub for the material handling industry in the Rocky Mountain region, served by a dense network of authorized dealers and service providers. As of 2026, there are 25 forklift dealers in Colorado, with the highest concentration in Denver (6 businesses), making up approximately 24% of all dealers in the state.
Major Forklift Dealers in Denver
Dealer Brands / Specialization Location Key Services
Welch Equipment Company Toyota (authorized), Donkey Forklifts (truck-mounted) Denver, CO Toyota President‘s Award winner (2023, 2024); new/used sales, rentals, parts, service, warehouse solutions, industrial power systems
Arnold Machinery Company Hyster, Yale 3800 Quentin St, Denver, CO 80239 New/used forklifts, rentals, repair, maintenance, tires, parts, racking systems, batteries
The Forklift Store Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Doosan 4633 N. Dahlia St, Denver, CO Electric, gas, diesel forklifts; reach trucks, pallet jacks, order pickers; rentals, maintenance, repairs, training; English/Spanish support
FMH Material Handling Solutions Multi-brand 5165 Vasquez Blvd E, Denver, CO 80216 New, used, and rental forklifts, pallet jacks, loading dock equipment, shelving, pallet racks
Discount Forklift Brokers Multi-brand 4905 Lima St, Denver, CO 80239 New and used forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, attachments; 43+ listings
Western Material Handling Hangcha Denver, CO New and used forklift sales; over 25 years experience
Lift Solutions, Inc. Industry-leading brands Aurora, CO (serving Denver) Trusted forklift dealer providing premium material handling solutions
Crown Lift Trucks Crown Aurora, CO Crown-owned branch
Colorado Lift Equipment CLARK (new 2026 dealer) Denver metropolitan area New CLARK dealer as of June 2026
United Rentals Multi-brand 1250 Zuni St, Denver, CO 80204 Equipment rental and used equipment sales; forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts
2026 New Model Highlights and Inventory
New Clark Dealer Expansion (June 2026)
CLARK Material Handling expanded its dealer network with Colorado Lift Equipment now serving the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding Colorado markets.
Donkey Forklifts Partnership (July 2026)
Welch Equipment Company was named an authorized dealer for Donkey Forklifts, offering the full lineup of American-made truck-mounted forklifts, including the new hydrostatic JACK® forklift and the Single Axle Solution®.
New Forklifts
Model Type Specs Source
Lift Hero CPD25 Electric 5,000 lbs, 90/196″ lift 123Forklift Denver
Lift Hero CPD30 Electric 5,000 lbs, 90/196″ lift 123Forklift Denver
Lonking Electric 2,200 lbs 123Forklift Denver
Lift Hero CL1335GHY Electric 2,800 lbs, 91/140″ lift 123Forklift Denver
Octane Diesel / Electric 6,000–8,000 lbs 123Forklift Denver
Used Forklifts
Model Specs Source
Toyota 8FBCU30 6,000 lbs, Electric, 3,114 hours 123Forklift Denver
Clark S25CL 5,000 lbs, LP Gas, 83/189″ lift, 144 hours 123Forklift Denver
Clark ECG25 5,000 lbs, Electric, 4,145 hours 123Forklift Denver
Hyster S50FT 5,000 lbs, LP Gas, 93/218″ lift 123Forklift Denver
Toyota 7FGCU25 LP Gas forklift Machinio Denver
Toyota 8FGCU15 3,000 lbs, LPG, cushion tire, 2020 Machinio Denver
1979 Clark IT80 Auction sale Sold for $4,510 (March 2025)
Forklift Rentals in Denver
Provider Rental Offerings Contact
Arnold Machinery Forklifts up to 20,000+ lbs, electric and internal combustion 3800 Quentin St, Denver, CO
United Rentals Forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts 1250 Zuni St, Denver, CO
Ahern Rentals Rough terrain forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts 5478 Washington St, Denver, CO 80216
Herc Rentals Warehouse forklift rentals 220 East 56th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
The Forklift Store Equipment rental options 4633 N. Dahlia St, Denver, CO
FMH Material Handling Rental forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment 5165 Vasquez Blvd E, Denver, CO
Buying Considerations in Denver
Dealer Concentration: Denver has the highest concentration of forklift dealers in Colorado with 6 businesses, making up approximately 24% of all dealers in the state.
Brand Coverage: Denver has authorized dealers for Toyota (Welch Equipment – President‘s Award winner), Hyster/Yale (Arnold Machinery, The Forklift Store), CLARK (new Colorado Lift Equipment as of June 2026), Crown (Crown Lift Trucks), Hangcha (Western Material Handling), Donkey Forklifts (Welch Equipment, truck-mounted), and multi-brand specialists (The Forklift Store, FMH, Discount Forklift Brokers).
2026 New Dealer Developments:
CLARK Material Handling added Colorado Lift Equipment to its dealer network in June 2026, serving the Denver metropolitan area.
Donkey Forklifts named Welch Equipment Company as an authorized dealer in July 2026, bringing truck-mounted forklift solutions to Colorado.
New vs. Used: New forklifts offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings – recent examples include a 1979 Clark IT80 sold for $4,510 at auction, a Toyota 8FBCU30 with 3,114 hours, and a Clark S25CL with 144 hours.
Rental Options: Multiple providers offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rentals. Arnold Machinery offers forklifts up to 20,000+ lbs. Ahern Rentals specializes in rough terrain forklifts.
Service and Support: Welch Equipment has been a trusted name in the Rocky Mountain region since 1985, focused on uptime and customer support. The Forklift Store offers bilingual English/Spanish support. Arnold Machinery provides comprehensive repair, maintenance, and parts services.
Financing: Available through most dealers. Welch Equipment offers equipment sales, rentals, and industrial power systems.
Training: OSHA-compliant operator training is available through The Forklift Store and other dealers.
Summary
Denver‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of 25 dealers statewide, with the highest concentration in Denver (6 dealers). Major dealers include Welch Equipment Company (Toyota, President‘s Award winner, Donkey Forklifts authorized), Arnold Machinery (Hyster/Yale, full-service, up to 20,000+ lbs rental), The Forklift Store (Toyota/Hyster/Yale/Doosan, bilingual support), FMH Material Handling Solutions (multi-brand), Discount Forklift Brokers (43+ listings), and Colorado Lift Equipment (new CLARK dealer as of June 2026). New 2026 developments include CLARK‘s dealer expansion and Donkey Forklifts‘ partnership with Welch Equipment. Used inventory includes Toyota electric models (3,114+ hours), Clark LP Gas and electric models (144–4,145 hours), and a 1979 Clark IT80 sold for $4,510 at auction. Rental options are available through Arnold Machinery, United Rentals, Ahern Rentals, Herc Rentals, The Forklift Store, and FMH. When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.