New & Used Forklifts for Sale and Rent

“Forty-five years of building large-capacity forklifts taught us one simple lesson: anyone can sell a machine. The real challenge is supporting it for the next 20 years.”

Marty Flaska July 31, 2026

People often ask why Forklift Exchange is so successful with large-capacity forklifts. The answer isn’t marketing. It’s experience. For decades, we owned and operated what was, at the time, the world’s largest manufacturer of large-capacity cushion tire forklifts. We didn’t just sell the product—we designed it, engineered it, and built it. Every truck started with raw steel. We purchased the steel, laser cut it, formed it, machined it, welded it, painted it, assembled it, tested it, and supported it after

What Makes One Used Forklift Worth $12,000and Another Worth $22,000?

Gene Bayer July 30, 2026

What Makes One Used Forklift Worth $12,000 and Another Worth $22,000? Two forklifts can have the same capacity, the same fuel type, and even similar hours, yet sell for dramatically different prices. To someone looking at a few online listings, that difference can seem arbitrary. It usually is not. Used forklift value is built from a combination of condition, specification, history, and market demand. The hour meter matters, but it is only one part of the story. A well-maintained 8,000-hour

Forklift Myths I Hear Every Week

Jason Flaska July 30, 2026

Separating Fact from Fiction After 15+ Years in the Industry Every week I talk with forklift dealers, plant managers, warehouse supervisors, rigging companies, steel processors, and business owners across the country. And no matter how experienced someone is, I still hear many of the same misconceptions about forklifts. Some of these myths can cost companies thousands of dollars. Others can create safety issues or lead buyers to purchase the wrong equipment altogether. Here are nine of the most common forklift