New, Used and Rental Forklift Prices
Published dealer benchmarks put a new 5,000 lb pneumatic tire forklift at $38,500–$43,000. A used 5,000 lb Toyota was listed for $23,500, while one rental supplier published $280 per day for a comparable capacity. Get forklift price quotes for your load, lift height and delivery ZIP. See current forklift prices.
How to get accurate forklift quotes gives you a request you can send to dealers and shows how an omitted charger can reverse the price comparison. See current forklift prices.
| Equipment | Price reference | Check the quote for |
|---|---|---|
| New 3,000 lb electric forklift | $36,500–$39,500 | Battery, charger and electrical work. |
| New 5,000 lb pneumatic forklift | $38,500–$43,000 | Tire spec, mast, attachment and freight. |
| Used 2019 Toyota 8FGU25, 5,000 lb | $23,500 asking price | 3,100 listed hours, sideshift and warranty terms. |
| Toyota 8FGU25 rental, 5,000 lb | $280/day or $840/week | Delivery, pickup, allowed hours and fees. |
New figures are published dealer planning benchmarks, with a 187-inch mast and battery and charger included on electric models. The used truck is a New Jersey listing and the rental is a Honolulu base-rate example. References reviewed November 9, 2026. Ask for current availability and an itemized delivered price for your job. For more purchase context, see the 5,000 lb forklift price guide.
Compare forklift price quotes by machine type
On a warehouse electric forklift quote, separate the truck price from battery, charger and installation. On a propane or diesel forklift quote, confirm the fuel system and included cylinders where applicable. If your facility specifies natural gas, identify the exact fuel requirement before you ask for prices. On a sit-down rider forklift quote, confirm the mast, tires and sideshift are the same on both offers.
Compare a reach truck price at your actual rack height. For order picker pricing, check platform height and aisle requirements. On rough-terrain forklift quotes and telehandler prices, compare tires, attachments and capacity at the reach the job requires.
What Should a Delivered Forklift Price Quote Include?
Ask for separate lines for the machine, power package, attachments, freight, unloading, setup and applicable fees. If one offer lists a truck at $24,000, freight at $900 and attachment installation at $1,400, compare $26,300 before tax with the other offer’s delivered total. These add-ons are illustrative. For a used truck, ask what has been inspected or replaced, and who pays for labor and travel on a warranty call. The new versus used forklift pricing guide explains when the upfront difference can shrink.
Forklift Rental Quotes and Lease Costs
For forklift rental prices, compare the same dates and operating hours, including round-trip freight, overage and damage fees. The forklift rental price breakdown explains what changes a base rate. For forklift financing and leases, compare cash due at signing, all payments and the end-of-term buyout or return cost. See the forklift lease versus purchase cost guide if both options are on the table.
Get forklift dealer prices for your job
Send your heaviest load, lift height, work surface, shift hours and delivery ZIP. Tell the dealer whether you want to buy, rent or lease and ask for the same scope on every proposal. Compare forklift prices when you have those details ready.