Forklift price quotes at a glance
Our November 9, 2026 price check found new compact electric listings at about $10,500 to $13,650, new 5,000 lb sit-down examples at $27,900 to $30,600 and two used 5,000 lb examples at about $16,000 and $24,000. The tables below show the equipment behind those figures and what to confirm before comparing delivered prices.
What should a forklift price quote include?
A complete forklift quote identifies the make, model and condition, usable capacity for your load, mast and lift height, tires, power equipment and attachments. It also shows the total delivered price, which charges are still open, when the truck can arrive and what the warranty covers. Request a forklift price quote using the same requirements for each dealer.
How much does a forklift cost? November 2026 price examples
In our November 9 review of advertised U.S. prices, new compact electric forklift listings ran from about $10,500 to $13,650. Two new 5,000 lb sit-down examples were about $27,900 to $30,600. A new reach truck and a new order picker were each listed at $35,000. These are asking prices for the examples shown. Confirm availability, included equipment, freight and tax before comparing them with a dealer’s delivered price.
| Equipment example | Advertised forklift price | What to verify on the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Manual pallet jack, 5,500 lb | $395 | Fork size, freight and whether you need floor-level transport or actual stacking. |
| New compact electric, Typhon Vigor 1.5 to 3.0 | $10,498.95 to $13,648.95 | Capacity for your load, battery, charger, service coverage and delivery. |
| New 5,000 lb LPG sit-down, Heli CYPD25 and EKKO EK25SLP | $27,900 and $30,589.05 | Cushion or pneumatic tires, mast, sideshifter, freight and warranty. |
| Used 5,000 lb Toyota LPG sit-down, 2003 and 2021 examples | $15,950 and $23,950 | Compare hours, mast, condition and inspection results for each specific truck. |
| New Tailift reach truck and high-level order picker | $35,000 each | These are different machines. Compare a reach truck for storing full pallets and an order picker for retrieving individual items. |
A powered pallet jack, walkie stacker and ride-on forklift solve different problems. Compare lift height and travel distance before comparing price. For heavy-duty trucks and telehandlers, ask for an itemized price for the exact capacity, lift or reach, attachment and site conditions.
What Affects Forklift Cost?
- Power system. For electric units, separate the truck, battery and charger. For LPG, diesel or natural gas, confirm the exact fuel and equipment included. Compare energy and service costs for the hours your team will actually run the truck.
- Capacity and mast. Ask for capacity at your required height and load center. Price a higher lift or free-lift mast only if the job calls for it, and confirm the lowered mast fits the lowest opening.
- Attachments and tires. Price any required sideshifter, clamp, longer forks or tires as line items. Confirm capacity for the truck with the selected attachment installed.
- Condition and delivery. A used truck’s service records and needed repairs can change what it costs to put into service. Get freight, unloading, setup and warranty in writing.
Forklift price quote comparison checklist
| Compare | Ask the dealer to show |
|---|---|
| Truck and usable capacity | Model, rated capacity at the required lift height and load center, mast, lowered height, tires and any attachment that affects capacity. |
| Included equipment | Forks, sideshifter or other attachments, battery and compatible charger for an electric truck, or the specified fuel equipment. |
| Used condition | Serial number, operating hours, inspection and service records, repairs already made, battery condition if applicable and remaining warranty. |
| Delivered cost | Truck price, option charges, freight, unloading, setup and any applicable taxes. Ask which items are firm and which are estimates. |
| Timing and support | Availability, delivery date, offer expiration, written warranty terms and who can service the truck at your location. |
If you are still sizing the truck, start with forklift prices by capacity and compare forklift types before giving dealers a target model. For a used machine, the used forklift value guide helps you account for hours, condition and included equipment.
Use the copy-and-fill request and line-item checklist in how to get a forklift price quote when you’re ready to contact dealers.
Compare forklift price quotes by truck type
Ask each dealer to price the model and configuration that fits the job. A warehouse reach truck and a yard forklift can have a similar capacity on paper and still need very different equipment.
| Quote by equipment type | What to include in your request |
|---|---|
| Sit-down rider forklift quote | Dock or yard use, turning space, tire type, maximum load and whether the truck will enter trailers. |
| Electric forklift price quote | Battery chemistry and condition, compatible charger, charging time and shifts per day. Ask the dealer to price the complete power package. |
| Reach truck price quote | Rack height, aisle width, rack depth and usable capacity at the top storage position. |
| Order picker price quote | Required pick height, aisle width, guidance system and platform options for the actual picking operation. |
| Rough terrain forklift quote | Surface, slope, ground clearance, tires, lift height and the heaviest load carried outdoors. |
| Telehandler price quote | Load weight, forward reach, placement height and attachment. Ask for the load chart for the quoted setup. |
| Natural gas forklift quote | If your fleet uses compressed natural gas (CNG), specify that fuel in the request. Ask the dealer to confirm equipment availability and compatibility with your fueling setup. |
How to Compare Delivered Forklift Price Quotes
For example, a truck listed at $18,900 plus $1,100 for the charger and $700 for freight totals $20,700 before tax. A $20,200 offer that includes the same charger and freight is $500 less on those line items. These figures illustrate the math. Compare the actual configurations, battery condition and warranty before choosing. Check which delivery and setup costs each dealer includes in the forklift price quote.
- New forklift quote. Confirm the exact build, what ships with it, expected delivery and warranty start date.
- Used forklift quote. Compare the condition of the specific unit, including repairs the dealer will complete before delivery.
- Rental forklift quote. Compare the same rental dates, included hours, overtime, delivery, pickup and damage terms.
- Lease forklift quote. Ask for the term, money due up front, usage limits, included maintenance and return or buyout terms. Review forklift financing options if you also want a purchase payment.
Forklift rental quotes by day, week and month
Use the full rental term when you compare forklift rental prices. The advertised rates below are two examples from the same Idaho rental market, checked November 9, 2026. Request delivery and pickup charges for your ZIP and confirm the included hours.
| Rental equipment | Daily | Weekly | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,000 lb LPG forklift | $310 | $1,240 | $3,100 |
| 5,500 lb JCB 505-20TC telehandler | $425 | $1,700 | $3,400 |
A dealer’s “monthly” rate may mean a calendar month or a four-week period. For a rough terrain forklift or telehandler rental, check the hours, attachment, delivery, pickup and any damage charges. See our forklift rental cost guide for a full-term example.
What will the forklift cost to own?
Compare the same ownership period. Add the delivered price, expected energy, maintenance and repairs, then subtract expected resale value. Divide by productive hours to compare trucks with different running costs. See how fuel, maintenance and operator time affect forklift operating cost per hour.
Worked example. A $20,700 delivered forklift with $4,000 in energy, $3,200 in scheduled service and $2,100 in repairs costs $23,000 after a $7,000 resale. Over 4,000 productive hours, that’s $5.75 per hour before financing, taxes and downtime. Use your own hours and local service rates.
When comparing brands such as Toyota, Crown, Hyster and Yale, price equivalent configurations and ask who stocks parts and services the exact model near your delivery ZIP. See 5,000 lb forklift models for a practical shortlist.
When you have the load, lift height and delivery ZIP ready, compare forklift price quotes for the same application.