The Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area has a dynamic forklift market, shaped by a major dealership consolidation in 2026. The market is served by a strong network of authorized dealers, independent specialists, and online platforms offering new, used, and rental equipment across all major brands and capacity classes.
Major Forklift Dealers in the Seattle Area
Dealer Brands / Specialization Location / Contact Key Services
Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics Cat® lift trucks, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich® (authorized Logisnext dealer as of Jan 2026) Kent, WA (greater Seattle area) [0†L10-L13][8†L7-L9] New/used sales, rentals, service, parts, warehouse solutions; 75+ years experience; nation‘s first TRUE-certified zero-waste forklift dealership [8†L34-L41][7†L2-L7]
Pape Material Handling Caterpillar, Hyster-Yale (authorized dealer) [12†L8-L10] Seattle, WA [12†L4] New/used sales, rentals, service, parts, training; multiple WA locations [12†L13-L27]
Leavitt Machinery Multi-brand 17300 W Valley Hwy, Seattle, WA 98188 [0†L34-L35] New/used sales, rentals, service, parts; 74+ listings in Seattle area [0†L32-L33][5†L8]
Toyota Lift Northwest Toyota (authorized dealer) Greater Seattle area [2†L5-L6] New/used Toyota forklifts, service, parts [2†L7-L8]
Vance Lift Truck Service Inc. Multi-brand (Caterpillar, Daewoo, Hyster, Crown) [9†L7] 10005 Lakeview Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 [9†L13-L14] Over 150 used forklifts in inventory [0†L39][9†L8]; rentals, service, parts [0†L40-L41][9†L9]
Norlift Clark, Toyota (authorized dealer since 1995) [2†L34-L36] Spokane, WA (serving Eastern WA) [2†L34] New/used Clark and Toyota forklifts; 50+ years experience [2†L34-L37]
Equipment Depot – Seattle Multi-brand (formerly, now Bailey Company) 23206 66th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 [7†L9] New/used sales, rentals, service, parts, warehouse solutions [1†L26-L30]
Note: In January 2026, Equipment Depot transferred its Washington State operations to Bailey Company. Bailey now serves as the authorized dealer for Cat® lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks, and Jungheinrich® warehouse products in the Washington market [0†L9-L13][8†L6-L9].
2026 Inventory Examples – Seattle Area
New Forklifts
Model Type Capacity Price / Status Source
CLARK GTS25L Pneumatic Tire 5,000 lbs Contact dealer Leavitt Machinery Seattle [5†L4-L8]
Toyota Full Line Electric / LPG / Diesel Various Contact dealer Toyota Lift Northwest [2†L7-L8]
Cat / Mitsubishi / Jungheinrich Full line Various Contact dealer Bailey Equipment – Kent [8†L7-L9]
Used Forklifts (Current Listings)
Model Specs Price (USD) Source
2016 Yale GLP050LX 5,000 lbs, LPG, 3-stage mast, 199″ lift, side shifter, solid pneumatic tires $10,950 Craigslist Seattle [4†L12-L16][13†L4-L9]
Mitsubishi FGC25N 5,000 lbs, LPG, 188″ lift, 1,253 hours Contact dealer 123Forklift Seattle [10†L23-L25]
Mitsubishi FGC25N 5,000 lbs, LPG, 187″ lift, 1,400 hours Contact dealer 123Forklift Seattle [10†L38-L40]
Mitsubishi FG25N 5,000 lbs, Dual Fuel, 188″ lift, 3,318 hours Contact dealer 123Forklift Seattle [10†L26-L28]
Hyundai 25L-7M 5,000 lbs, LP Gas, 186″ lift, 5,710 hours Contact dealer 123Forklift Seattle [10†L13-L15]
UniCarriers 4,000 lbs, Propane, triplex mast, 4,063 hours $16,900 123Forklift Renton, WA [10†L2-L5]
Jungheinrich (Various) Electric warehouse forklifts $14,500 – $36,769 Construction Equipment Guide Seattle [11†L13-L21]
Hyster E60XN (2017) Sit-down Electric, 2,130 hours $24,194 Pape Material Handling Seattle [3†L24-L26]
Yale ERC060 (2015) Sit-down Electric, 4,110 hrs $27,494 Pape Material Handling Seattle [3†L15-L16]
2026 Price Guide – Forklifts in Seattle
Forklift Type Price Range (USD) Examples
Used LPG 5,000 lb $10,000 – $20,000 2016 Yale GLP050LX ($10,950) [4†L12-L16]; Mitsubishi FGC25N (1,253–2,339 hrs) [10†L23-L40]
Used Electric Sit-Down $24,000 – $30,000 2017 Hyster E60XN ($24,194) [3†L24-L26]; 2015 Yale ERC060 ($27,494) [3†L15-L16]
Used Jungheinrich (Various) $14,500 – $36,769 Construction Equipment Guide Seattle [11†L14-L18]
Used Mitsubishi Forklifts $16,696 – $22,869 Construction Equipment Guide Seattle [1†L33-L34]
New Forklifts Contact dealer Available through Bailey Equipment, Pape, Leavitt Machinery, Toyota Lift Northwest
Upcoming Auctions (2026)
Auction Location Items Status
AucMaster USA Seattle, WA Two online-only auctions in late July 2026 [6†L5-L7] Bidding closes July 29, 2026 [6†L7]
GovDeals Seattle, WA Industrial and commercial equipment including forklifts [6†L14-L18] Ongoing; bids start at $10–$20 [6†L17-L18]
BidSpotter Tukwila, WA (Seattle area) Crown 3,000 lb stock picker, 190″ lift, side shift [6†L40-L42] Ongoing; $50 loading fee [6†L41-L42]
Construction Equipment Guide Spokane, WA (near Seattle) Caterpillar TH83 forklift sold for $23,000 [6†L25-L26] Past auction result
Note: Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty. Factor in buyer‘s premiums and transport costs.
Buying Considerations in Seattle
1. Major Dealer Consolidation (2026)
In January 2026, Bailey Company acquired Equipment Depot‘s Washington State operations, becoming the authorized Logisnext dealer for Cat® lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks, and Jungheinrich® warehouse products in the Washington market [0†L9-L13][8†L6-L9]. Bailey is a second-generation, family-owned company with 75+ years experience and the nation‘s first TRUE-certified zero-waste forklift dealership [8†L34-L41].
2. Dealer Coverage
Seattle‘s major industrial areas host key dealers: Kent (Bailey Equipment HQ) [0†L24-L25], Seattle (Pape Material Handling, Leavitt Machinery) [12†L4][0†L34-L35], Lakewood (Vance Lift Truck Service – 150+ used units) [9†L8][9†L13-L14], and Spokane (Norlift for Eastern WA) [2†L34].
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 2016 Yale GLP050LX at $10,950** [4†L12-L16] and 2017 Hyster E60XN at **$24,194 [3†L24-L26]. Vance Lift Truck Service maintains over 150 used forklifts in inventory [0†L39][9†L8].
4. Rental Options
Multiple providers offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rentals: Bailey Equipment [7†L5-L6], Vance Lift Truck Service [9†L9], Pape Material Handling [12†L22-L23], and Leavitt Machinery [0†L34-L35].
5. Service and Support
Bailey Equipment offers comprehensive service, parts, and warehouse solutions with data-driven insights [8†L42-L44]. Pape Material Handling provides maintenance and repair services with experienced technicians [12†L22-L25]. Vance Lift Truck Service offers maintenance and repair services across the Puget Sound region [9†L4-L10].
6. Financing
Available through most dealers. Some dealers offer financing options and nationwide shipping [13†L24].
7. Training
OSHA-compliant operator training is available through most major dealers. Pape Material Handling offers training services [12†L23-L25].
8. Auction Buying
AucMaster USA holds online-only auctions in Seattle [6†L5-L7]. GovDeals features industrial equipment with bids starting at $10–$20 [6†L17-L18]. Most auction units are sold “as-is, where-is” with no warranty.
Summary
Seattle‘s forklift market in 2026 is served by a comprehensive network of dealers including Bailey Equipment (Cat/Mitsubishi/Jungheinrich, Kent HQ, 75+ years, nation‘s first zero-waste forklift dealership), Pape Material Handling (Caterpillar/Hyster-Yale, Seattle), Leavitt Machinery (74+ listings, Seattle), Toyota Lift Northwest (Toyota), and Vance Lift Truck Service (150+ used units, Lakewood). Used inventory includes a 2016 Yale GLP050LX at $10,950** (5,000 lbs, LPG, 199″ lift, side shifter) [4†L12-L16], **Mitsubishi FGC25N** models (5,000 lbs, 1,253–2,339 hours) [10†L23-L40], **2017 Hyster E60XN** at **$24,194 [3†L24-L26], and Jungheinrich models from $14,500–$36,769 [11†L13-L18]. Upcoming auctions include AucMaster USA (July 2026) [6†L5-L7], GovDeals (bids from $10) [6†L17-L18], and BidSpotter (Crown stock picker) [6†L40-L42]. When buying, consider the 2026 Bailey/Equipment Depot transition, new vs. used, power source requirements, dealer service proximity, auction opportunities, and total cost of ownership – not just the purchase price.