San Diego‘s strategic position as a major logistics and defense hub gives businesses access to one of Southern California‘s most active forklift markets. The city is served by a comprehensive network of authorized dealers, independent specialists, and auction platforms offering new, used, and rental equipment across all major brands and capacity classes.
Major Forklift Dealers in San Diego
Dealer Brands / Specialization Address Contact Key Services
E&E Industries CLARK (exclusive San Diego distributor) [0†L13-L15][7†L2-L4] 4931 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102 [1†L4-L5][15†L4-L5] (619) 262-8693 [10†L2] New/used sales, rentals, service, 24/7 emergency repair, OSHA safety training, parts [15†L7-L8][15†L11-L13]; CLARK “2024 New Dealer of the Year” [15†L16-L18]
Bobcat Southwest Bobcat forklifts (IC pneumatic tire) [1†L10-L11][11†L6-L7] 9370 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126 [1†L9][1†L19] (858) 566-4600 [1†L10][11†L6] New/used Bobcat forklifts, sales, service, parts [1†L20]
Equipment Depot Cat®, Logisnext, Jungheinrich®, UniCarriers [8†L8-L9] 8038 Arjons Dr, San Diego, CA 92126 [0†L18-L19][8†L3-L4] – New/used forklifts, aerial lifts, parts, rentals, financing; 50+ locations; Performance. Guaranteed.® pledge [8†L10-L12]
Clairemont Equipment Komatsu Forklift, JLG (SkyTrak), Yanmar, Takeuchi, Dynapac [0†L5-L7][6†L4-L7] 7651 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111 [0†L7][6†L9-L10] – New/used equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, financing; serving SoCal since 1970 [6†L3-L8]
Forklifts Group San Diego Bobcat, Big Joe (new) [1†L13-L16][14†L15-L18] 640 Alpine Way, Escondido, CA 92029 [0†L41][15†L28] 760.509.2970 [0†L42][15†L29] New Big Joe electric forklifts, service, repair, emergency repair [0†L39-L40][15†L26-L27]
DECA Forklift, Inc. Multi-brand [9†L4] 3596 Dalbergia St, San Diego, CA 92113 [0†L43][9†L2] – Family-owned since 1972; sales, rentals, repairs, parts for all makes/models [0†L44-L48][9†L2-L8]
Arpeza Inc. Toyota, Caterpillar, Genie [13†L5-L6] 10030 Marconi Dr Suite A, San Diego, CA 92154 [0†L11-L12][13†L7-L8] – Rental and sale of high-performance forklifts; customized solutions [0†L9-L11]
United Rentals Multi-brand San Diego, CA [1†L27] – Used forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, earthmovers for sale [1†L28-L29][15†L32-L33]
Ahern Rentals Rough terrain forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts [2†L18-L19] San Diego, CA [2†L20] – New and used equipment for sale, spare parts, servicing [2†L19-L20]
Southwest ToyotaLift Toyota (authorized dealer) [4†L17-L18][13†L45-L47] Southern CA & NV [13†L49-L50] – Sales, rental, servicing of Toyota forklifts; System of Active Stability (SAS) [4†L18-L20]
2026 Inventory Examples – San Diego Area
New Forklifts
Model Year Specs / Price Source
Clark S25XE Renegade 2026 5,000 lb electric lithium-ion forklift [5†L10-L11] E&E Industries [5†L9-L10]
Bobcat G20C-5 2026 Internal combustion pneumatic tire forklift [1†L10-L11][11†L9-L11] Bobcat Southwest [11†L6]
Big Joe electric forklifts 2026 New equipment available [1†L13-L16][14†L15-L18] Forklifts Group San Diego [1†L15-L16]
Toyota forklifts 2026 Full line with SAS stability system [4†L18-L20] Southwest ToyotaLift [13†L45-L47]
Used Forklifts
Model Specs Price Source
Clark S25C 2025 electric forklift, 5,000 lb capacity [10†L6-L7][10†L10-L11] $5,000 E&E Industries [10†L6]
Skytrak 10042 Telehandler [2†L5-L6] $26,500 – $28,500 Construction Equipment Guide [2†L6-L7]
Crown PC4500-80 8,000 lb pallet jack, 24V electric, 476 hours, 66″ collapsed mast, 92″ forks [12†L16-L18] $0 current bid Purple Wave Auction (Chandler, AZ – near San Diego) [12†L13-L14]
Hyster E30BS Electric forklift [3†L8-L9] Auction State Surplus Auction, San Diego [3†L9-L11]
Crown SP3500-30 3,000 lb order picker, 24V, 240″ lift, 42″ forks [12†L25-L27] $1,500 current bid Purple Wave Auction [12†L23-L24]
Yale Electric Forklift With 2 industrial battery chargers [3†L25] $410 (sold) Government Auction, San Diego [3†L23-L27]
2026 Price Guide – Forklifts in San Diego
Category Price Range (USD) Examples
New Electric (5,000 lb class) $5,000 – $50,000+ Clark S25C ($5,000) [10†L6]; Clark S25XE Renegade (call for price) [5†L10-L11]
Used Telehandlers $26,500 – $28,500 Skytrak 10042 [2†L6-L7]
Auction Forklifts $0 – $10,000+ Crown pallet jack ($0 bid) [12†L13]; Yale electric ($410 sold) [3†L25]; Hyster E30BS (auction) [3†L8-L11]
Used/Refurbished Varies E&E Industries carries large variety [7†L4-L5]; ThomasNet suppliers [2†L8-L15]
Upcoming Auctions and Sales Events (2026)
Event Location Items Date / Status
State Surplus Auction San Diego, CA 92121 Hyster E30BS electric forklift [3†L8-L10] Auction closed 5/27/2026 [3†L11]
Ken Porter Auctions (KPA) San Diego, CA City of San Diego surplus: forklifts, construction equipment, trucks [3†L14-L16] Ongoing [3†L12-L13]
Fischer Auction & Appraisal 468 Alta Rd, Unit B, San Diego, CA 92154 Commercial trailers, forklifts, tow yard inventory [3†L19-L22] Ongoing [3†L18-L22]
GovDeals San Diego, CA Various forklifts [3†L28-L30] Upcoming [3†L28-L30]
BidSpotter 9687 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 Forklifts, conveyers, pallet racks, storage solutions [3†L37-L40] Ongoing [3†L36-L40]
Purple Wave Auctions Near San Diego, CA Crown pallet jacks and order pickers [12†L3-L4][12†L10-L37] Ongoing; Crown PC4500-80 at $0 bid [12†L13]
Note: Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty. Factor in buyer‘s premiums and transport costs.
Buying Considerations in San Diego
1. Dealer Coverage
San Diego‘s major industrial areas host key dealers: Market St (E&E Industries – CLARK exclusive), Miramar Rd (Bobcat Southwest), Arjons Dr (Equipment Depot – Cat/Jungheinrich/UniCarriers/Logisnext), Ronson Rd (Clairemont Equipment – Komatsu/JLG), and Escondido (Forklifts Group). The city is served by 17+ trusted forklift dealers offering new, used, and rental options [4†L12-L13].
2. CLARK Exclusive Distributor
E&E Industries is the exclusive San Diego distributor of CLARK forklifts [0†L13-L15][5†L24][7†L2-L4], named CLARK‘s “2024 New Dealer of the Year” [15†L17-L18]. With 44+ years of local expertise, they serve warehousing, logistics, government, and other industries [5†L15-L17][5†L26-L27].
3. New vs. Used
New 2026 models offer the latest technology (lithium-ion, telematics) and full warranty. Used forklifts offer significant savings – examples include a 2025 Clark S25C electric at $5,000** [10†L6] and used telehandlers from **$26,500–$28,500 [2†L6-L7].
4. Auction Opportunities
San Diego has multiple auction channels: State Surplus (Hyster E30BS) [3†L8-L11], Ken Porter Auctions (city surplus) [3†L12-L16], Fischer Auction (commercial) [3†L19-L22], GovDeals [3†L28-L30], BidSpotter [3†L37-L40], and Purple Wave (Crown pallet jacks/order pickers) [12†L3-L4]. Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty.
5. Rental Options
Multiple providers offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rentals: E&E Industries (CLARK) [15†L11-L12], Equipment Depot [8†L10], Clairemont Equipment [6†L4], DECA Forklift [9†L3], Arpeza [0†L10], Ahern Rentals [2†L19], and United Rentals [1†L28-L29].
6. Service and Support
E&E Industries offers 24/7 emergency service, OSHA safety training, forklift operator certification, and expert technicians [15†L7-L8][15†L12-L13]. Forklifts Group provides emergency repair work [0†L39-L40]. DECA Forklift stocks parts for all makes and models [9†L4-L5].
7. Training
OSHA-compliant forklift operator training and safety certification is available through E&E Industries [15†L12-L13].
8. Financing
Available through most dealers. Equipment Depot offers financing through its 50+ nationwide locations [8†L10]. Clairemont Equipment provides financing options [6†L8].
9. Truck-Mounted Forklifts
San Diego has 29 unique truck-mounted forklifts available, including Moffett M4 NX models (5,500 lb capacity, 120″ lift height, diesel) [1†L31-L34][14†L32-L34].
Summary
San Diego‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of dealers including E&E Industries (exclusive CLARK distributor, 44+ years, 24/7 emergency service, OSHA training, 4931 Market St), Bobcat Southwest (Bobcat IC pneumatic, Miramar Rd), Equipment Depot (Cat/Logisnext/Jungheinrich/UniCarriers, Arjons Dr), Clairemont Equipment (Komatsu/JLG, Ronson Rd, since 1970), Forklifts Group (Bobcat/Big Joe, Escondido), DECA Forklift (family-owned since 1972, parts for all makes), Arpeza (Toyota/Caterpillar/Genie), and Southwest ToyotaLift (Toyota authorized). New 2026 models include the Clark S25XE Renegade (electric lithium-ion), Bobcat G20C-5 (IC pneumatic), Big Joe electric forklifts, and full Toyota lineups. Used inventory includes a 2025 Clark S25C at **$5,000**, **Skytrak 10042** telehandlers from **$26,500–$28,500**, and auction units including a **Crown PC4500-80** pallet jack (8,000 lbs, $0 bid), a Hyster E30BS electric, and a Yale electric sold for $410. Auction platforms include State Surplus, Ken Porter Auctions, Fischer Auction, GovDeals, BidSpotter, and Purple Wave. When buying, consider new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, auction opportunities, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.