Dallas-Fort Worth is a major hub for the material handling industry, home to the global headquarters of CLARK Material Handling and a dense network of authorized dealers for every major brand. The market offers new and used equipment across all classes and capacities.
Major Forklift Dealers in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dealer Brands / Specialization Location Key Services
Shoppa‘s Material Handling Toyota (flagship) Dallas & Fort Worth, TX New/used sales, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, 3-hour service response; full Class I-V forklifts
Sunbelt Material Handling Employee-owned, multi-brand Dallas (HQ), Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, OK New/used sales, rentals, parts, service, warehouse systems, dock & door, floor cleaning
Briggs Equipment Hyster, Yale, JCB, Kalmar Ottawa Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston New/used sales, rentals, parts, service
Elite Material Handling Multi-brand Dallas-Fort Worth & Houston Forklift sales, service, parts, rentals, dock/door solutions
Southwest Materials Handling Co. Multi-brand Dallas-Fort Worth New and used forklifts, warehouse rack, other equipment
Dallas Wholesale Forklift Co. Toyota, Komatsu, Yale Dallas, TX National/international wholesaler since 1975
Darr Equipment Multi-brand (reconditioned) Dallas, TX Trade-ins, off-lease, completely reconditioned forklifts
Local Forklifts Multi-brand 9001 Sovereign Row, Dallas, TX 75247 Used forklifts, rentals, electric/propane/diesel models
4K Lift Co. Multi-brand Dallas, TX Over 300 used forklifts in stock, warehouse and rough terrain models
South Star JCB JCB (authorized) Lewisville & Fort Worth, TX Telehandlers, forklifts, excavators, loaders, parts, service
Texlift (SAYONEYES LLC) Electric forklifts 2857 Anode Ln, Dallas, TX 75220 3,300 lb and 5,000 lb electric forklifts
2026 New Forklift Inventory Examples
Model Type Capacity Key Specs Price / Status
2026 VIPER FD55F Diesel Pneumatic 12,000 lbs 3-stage mast, 91″ lowered / 185″ raised, side shift Contact seller
2026 JLG G5-18A Telehandler 5,500 lbs 18 ft max reach, 4x4x4, Deutz diesel 74 hp In stock Dallas
Noblelift FL4C50-65 LPG 4-Wheel 5,000–6,500 lbs Solid pneumatic tires, internal combustion Contact dealer
Noblelift FD4P50-70N Diesel 4-Wheel 5,000–7,000 lbs Solid pneumatic tires Contact dealer
Toyota Full Line Class I-V 3,000+ lbs #1 selling forklift brand in America Contact dealer
Used Forklift Inventory – Dallas Area
Model Location Specs Price / Status
Mitsubishi FG25N Dallas, TX 5,000 lbs, LP Gas, 84.5/188″ mast, 3,872 hrs Used
Mitsubishi FGC25N Dallas, TX 5,000 lbs, LP Gas, 83/188″ mast, 2,772 hrs Used
Raymond RTW35 Garland, TX 3,500 lbs, Electric, 77/240″ mast, 8,399 hrs Used
Yale OSO30EFN24TE105 Garland, TX 3,000 lbs, Electric order picker, 322 hrs Used
Jungheinrich ETG230 Irving, TX 3,000 lbs, Electric, 3,047 hrs Used
Toyota 7BNCU20 Garland, TX 4,000 lbs, Electric, 3,508–4,206 hrs Used
4K Lift Co. Dallas, TX Over 300 used forklifts in stock Warehouse & rough terrain models
Upcoming Auctions (2026)
Auction Location Items Status
Purple Wave Dallas, TX Yale GLC050RGNUAE084 (5,000 lbs, 195″ lift, 9,382 hrs, non-operational) Current bid $10
Purple Wave Dallas area Crown SP3520-30 order pickers (3,000 lbs, 240″ lift) Current bids $0–$10
Rosen Systems 2323 Langford St, Dallas, TX Komatsu FG25ST-14 (4,340 lbs) Auction ended Feb 2026
HiBid Dallas, TX Various forklifts Live and online auctions
BidSpotter Dallas, TX Pallet of forklift chargers Aug 27, 2026
Note: Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty. Factor in buyer‘s premiums and transport costs.
Rental Options in Dallas
Provider Rental Offerings Contact
Shoppa‘s Material Handling Short, medium, or long-term rentals; full range of forklifts 817-359-1161
ABC Equipment Rental Small to large equipment rentals for homeowners, contractors, industrial 12017 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX
Local Forklifts Various models; short-term and long-term agreements 9001 Sovereign Row, Dallas, TX
EZ Equipment Rental Short-term and permanent heavy construction equipment Dallas-Fort Worth
Buying Considerations in Dallas
1. Clark Global Headquarters
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to the global headquarters of CLARK Material Handling in Flower Mound, TX, providing direct access to one of the world‘s oldest and most respected forklift manufacturers.
2. Dealer Coverage
Dallas-Fort Worth has authorized dealers for Toyota (Shoppa‘s Material Handling), Hyster/Yale (Briggs Equipment), Clark (global HQ in Flower Mound), JCB (South Star JCB), Noblelift (Southwest Materials Handling), and multi-brand specialists (Sunbelt Material Handling, Elite Material Handling, Dallas Wholesale Forklift Co.).
3. New vs. Used
New 2026 models offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings – auction units start at $0–$10 for high-hour Crown order pickers and non-operational Yale models. Always inspect used equipment thoroughly.
4. Rental Options
Shoppa‘s Material Handling offers extensive rental selections for short, medium, or long-term needs. ABC Equipment Rental and Local Forklifts also provide flexible rental agreements.
5. Service and Support
Shoppa‘s Dallas offers a 3-hour service response guarantee with certified Toyota field service technicians. Sunbelt Material Handling provides total solution dealership services including warehouse systems, dock & door, and floor cleaning.
6. Financing
Available through most dealers. Shoppa‘s offers flexible financing tailored to your budget. Sunbelt offers a 5,000 lb capacity warehouse forklift lease at $500/month.
7. Training
OSHA-compliant operator training and safety courses are available through most major dealers.
8. Parts Availability
Shoppa‘s Dallas carries extensive inventory of Toyota Genuine Parts and StarLift Parts for all makes and models, with mobile tire press service available.
Summary
Dallas‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers including Shoppa‘s Material Handling (Toyota, 3-hour service response, full Class I-V), Sunbelt Material Handling (employee-owned, 6 locations, total solution dealership), Briggs Equipment (Hyster/Yale/JCB/Kalmar Ottawa), Elite Material Handling (multi-brand sales/service/rentals), and Dallas Wholesale Forklift Co. (wholesaler since 1975). Dallas is also home to the global headquarters of CLARK Material Handling in Flower Mound. Current inventory includes a 2026 VIPER FD55F (12,000 lb, diesel, 3-stage mast), 2026 JLG G5-18A telehandlers in stock, and auction listings for a Yale GLC050RGNUAE084 (5,000 lbs, 195″ lift, current bid $10) and **2018 Crown SP3520-30** order pickers (3,000 lbs, 240″ lift, bids $0–$10). Rental options are available through Shoppa‘s, ABC Equipment Rental, and Local Forklifts. When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.