"Anthony forklift" does not refer to a single manufacturer. Instead, the name is associated with several distinct entities, including a vintage manufacturer, a specific rough-terrain model, and a brand of liftgates.
Anthony Co. (Vintage Manufacturer)
The Anthony Co. was an American manufacturer that produced forklifts and material handling equipment, primarily from the 1950s through the 1970s [7†L20-L22][0†L23-L24]. The company is best known for its military contracts, producing models like the MTL-6 and the Army-designated MHE 230 material handling equipment [7†L22-L23][4†L7]. These were often based on designs by other manufacturers like Pettibone, and Anthony Co. may have been acquired by Pettibone at some point [7†L24-L26]. Today, these vintage machines are rare and primarily found on the used and collector market [7†L34-L36]. A related patent by Peter Anthony Drake from 2004 describes a forklift with a telescopic boom for mounting on a carrier vehicle [0†L4-L5][8†L2-L5].
Anthony 297 Rough Terrain Forklift
The Anthony 297 is a specific rough-terrain forklift model with a 6,000 lb capacity [1†L12-L14]. It features a 4-cylinder diesel engine, 4-speed shuttle transmission, and a 2-stage mast with 168″ lift height [1†L17-L19][10†L13-L15]. These models are also found on the used market, with a 1993 model available for $10,500 [1†L20-L25][11†L7-L9].
Anthony Liftgates (Not Forklifts)
Anthony Liftgates (Anthony Company) manufactures liftgates, which are loading systems attached to the back of trucks [0†L13-L14][3†L4-L8]. They are sometimes confused with forklifts but are a separate category of equipment.
The bottom line: "Anthony forklift" refers to a vintage American manufacturer (Anthony Co.) from the 1950s–1970s, known for military models like the MTL-6 and MHE 230. The Anthony 297 is a 6,000 lb capacity rough terrain diesel forklift with a 168″ mast, available on the used market for around $10,500. Anthony Liftgates is a separate company producing truck liftgates. Today, these machines are rare and primarily found at auctions or through vintage equipment dealers. For specifications, contact auction houses directly for current availability.