How much does a used forklift cost?
Most used sit-down and stand-up forklifts sell for $30k–$44k, with a median of $35k. Electric pallet jacks start in the low thousands, and very narrow aisle and turret trucks run into six figures.
Most used forklifts
$30k–$44k
Median used forklift
$35k
Forklifts priced
1,504
From the prices of 1,504 forklifts in stock today, not list prices or estimates. "Most used forklifts" are sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
Used forklift prices by type
"Most used sell for" is the middle half of used prices for each type (shown with 5 or more used units). Click a type to see every unit with its year, hours and price.
| Type | Most used sell for | Used price range | New price range | In stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet jacks & stackers | ||||
| Electric pallet jack (lithium) | $3,700–$4,600 | $2,300–$4,600 | $2,300–$6,600 | 236 |
| Walk-behind electric pallet jack | $4,300–$5,400 | $2,200–$5,700 | $2,200–$7,500 | 32 |
| Rider electric pallet jack | $8,500–$11k | $7,500–$30k | $8,500–$17k | 176 |
| Double-pallet rider jack | $8,500–$14k | $7,500–$29k | $8,500–$20k | 81 |
| Walk-behind straddle stacker | – | – | $11k–$16k | 10 |
| Walk-behind reach stacker | – | $23k | $20k–$25k | 8 |
| Tow tractors & task vehicles | ||||
| Tugger (tow tractor) | $15k–$20k | $15k–$20k | $15k–$34k | 54 |
| Task support vehicle | $16k–$21k | $8,000–$26k | $16k–$39k | 41 |
| Sit-down & stand-up forklifts | ||||
| Lithium electric forklift, pneumatic tires | $28k–$30k | $17k–$48k | $37k–$90k | 95 |
| Propane forklift, cushion tires (indoor) | $28k–$44k | $18k–$53k | $27k–$51k | 50 |
| Electric sit-down forklift, 4 wheel | $30k–$49k | $16k–$141k | $30k–$150k | 208 |
| Electric stand-up forklift | $30k–$40k | $25k–$55k | $40k | 21 |
| Propane forklift, pneumatic tires (outdoor) | $32k–$43k | $19k–$79k | $35k–$82k | 71 |
| Electric sit-down forklift, 3 wheel | $25k–$40k | $18k–$48k | $30k–$48k | 41 |
| Stand-up reach truck | $33k–$44k | $25k–$73k | $43k–$80k | 113 |
| Stand-up double reach truck | $60k–$65k | $19k–$68k | $64k–$74k | 38 |
| Order pickers, narrow aisle & specialty | ||||
| Electric order picker | $33k–$49k | $19k–$61k | $22k–$58k | 238 |
| Very narrow aisle (VNA) forklift | $50k–$60k | $35k–$89k | $60k–$106k | 36 |
| Automated guided forklift (AGV) | – | $90k | $39k–$90k | 8 |
| Turret truck | – | $135k | $179k–$218k | 19 |
Pallet jacks & stackers
- Electric pallet jack (lithium)
Most used sell for $3,700–$4,600
Used $2,300–$4,600 · New $2,300–$6,600 · 236 in stock
- Walk-behind electric pallet jack
Most used sell for $4,300–$5,400
Used $2,200–$5,700 · New $2,200–$7,500 · 32 in stock
- Rider electric pallet jack
Most used sell for $8,500–$11k
Used $7,500–$30k · New $8,500–$17k · 176 in stock
- Double-pallet rider jack
Most used sell for $8,500–$14k
Used $7,500–$29k · New $8,500–$20k · 81 in stock
- Walk-behind straddle stacker
New $11k–$16k · 10 in stock
- Walk-behind reach stacker
Used $23k · New $20k–$25k · 8 in stock
Tow tractors & task vehicles
- Tugger (tow tractor)
Most used sell for $15k–$20k
Used $15k–$20k · New $15k–$34k · 54 in stock
- Task support vehicle
Most used sell for $16k–$21k
Used $8,000–$26k · New $16k–$39k · 41 in stock
Sit-down & stand-up forklifts
- Lithium electric forklift, pneumatic tires
Most used sell for $28k–$30k
Used $17k–$48k · New $37k–$90k · 95 in stock
- Propane forklift, cushion tires (indoor)
Most used sell for $28k–$44k
Used $18k–$53k · New $27k–$51k · 50 in stock
- Electric sit-down forklift, 4 wheel
Most used sell for $30k–$49k
Used $16k–$141k · New $30k–$150k · 208 in stock
- Electric stand-up forklift
Most used sell for $30k–$40k
Used $25k–$55k · New $40k · 21 in stock
- Propane forklift, pneumatic tires (outdoor)
Most used sell for $32k–$43k
Used $19k–$79k · New $35k–$82k · 71 in stock
- Electric sit-down forklift, 3 wheel
Most used sell for $25k–$40k
Used $18k–$48k · New $30k–$48k · 41 in stock
- Stand-up reach truck
Most used sell for $33k–$44k
Used $25k–$73k · New $43k–$80k · 113 in stock
- Stand-up double reach truck
Most used sell for $60k–$65k
Used $19k–$68k · New $64k–$74k · 38 in stock
Order pickers, narrow aisle & specialty
- Electric order picker
Most used sell for $33k–$49k
Used $19k–$61k · New $22k–$58k · 238 in stock
- Very narrow aisle (VNA) forklift
Most used sell for $50k–$60k
Used $35k–$89k · New $60k–$106k · 36 in stock
- Automated guided forklift (AGV)
Used $90k · New $39k–$90k · 8 in stock
- Turret truck
Used $135k · New $179k–$218k · 19 in stock
What changes the price
- Age and hours. Every listing shows its year and hour-meter reading next to the price.
- Capacity and lift height. Heavier capacities and taller masts cost more.
- Power. Propane, electric and lithium models of the same size can differ by thousands; lithium batteries add to the price but cut charging time and maintenance.
- Condition. Demo units sit between used and new prices.
Need one for a few weeks or a season? See forklift rentals, or browse all used forklifts for sale.
Forklift price questions
How much does a used forklift cost?
Most used sit-down and stand-up forklifts in our inventory sell for $30k–$44k (median $35k, from $16k). Walk-behind pallet jacks and stackers cost less; order pickers, very narrow aisle and turret trucks cost more. The table above lists each type.
How much does a used propane forklift cost?
Used propane forklifts in stock sell for $30k–$44k (median $37k, from $18k). New propane forklifts start at $27k. Pneumatic-tire models for outdoor yards usually cost more than cushion-tire models for indoor floors.
How much does a used electric pallet jack cost?
Used electric pallet jacks in stock sell for $5,000–$11k (median $8,500, from $2,200). Rider models and lithium batteries cost more than walk-behind and lead-acid models.
What affects the price of a used forklift?
Age and hour-meter reading, lift capacity, mast and lift height, power type (propane, electric or lithium), the battery's condition, and whether it is used, demo or new. Each listing shows its year, hours, capacity and lift height next to the price.
Is it better to buy, lease or rent a forklift?
Buying costs least over the long run when you'll use the forklift every day. Most units also list 36- and 60-month lease payments, which spread the cost out. For short or seasonal work, renting avoids the up-front cost.
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