Ohio has a robust material handling industry, with full-service forklift dealerships located across the state. Here are the major dealers in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo, including the brands they represent and the services they offer.
Forklifts Group (Statewide Presence)
Forklifts Group has been named a Bobcat Diamond Award winner for outstanding performance in sales, parts, service, and customer satisfaction . They are a full-service dealership with multiple Ohio locations, representing major brands including Bobcat, Linde, Clark, Snorkel, Manitou, and Sellick.
The group built a new 20,480-square-foot headquarters in Grove City (Columbus area) at 5966 Haughn Road, with over 11,000 square feet dedicated to their service department . The facility houses a fully stocked parts department and employs factory-trained technicians. They serve the greater Columbus area for new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service.
Forklifts of Toledo
Located at 140 N Byrne Rd, Toledo, OH 43607 , Forklifts of Toledo is the exclusive authorized dealer for Linde, Clark, and Sellick forklifts in Northwest Ohio and portions of Southeast Michigan . They have over 40 years of experience and have received multiple "Dealer of Excellence" awards .
Their services include financing and leasing on all new forklift models, used forklift sales with reconditioning services, a full rental fleet, parts for all makes and models, and fast-response service vans as well as in-shop major repairs . They also sell warehouse products such as racking, safety equipment, loading dock plates, and industrial batteries and chargers .
Contact: (419) 531-6110
Bohl Equipment
Founded in 1926, Bohl Equipment is one of the oldest material handling companies in the region, located at 534 W Laskey Rd, Toledo, OH 43612 . They offer new and used forklifts, forklift batteries and chargers, attachments, handcarts, and a new and used equipment lease program .
Their services include short- and long-term rentals, mobile tire pressing, customized operator and safety training, customer audit surveys for cost control, and safety programs . They have trained factory technicians, radio-dispatched trucks, and maintenance programs, with a computerized parts inventory that supports all makes of lift trucks . They also have locations in Marion and Franklin, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Indiana .
Andersen Material Handling
Located at 5265 Tractor Rd, Toledo, OH 43612, Andersen Material Handling has over 50 years of experience and is a stocking dealer for Komatsu forklifts .
They offer a wide range of solutions including forklifts, maintenance and repair, fleet management, storage solutions, and material handling supplies. As a full-service company, they provide comprehensive training and support to ensure workplace safety and efficiency .
Summary Table
Dealer Location Key Brands Services
Forklifts Group (Columbus HQ) Grove City (Columbus area) Bobcat, Linde, Clark, Snorkel, Manitou, Sellick Sales, rentals, parts, service
Forklifts of Toledo 140 N Byrne Rd, Toledo Linde, Clark, Sellick (exclusive dealer) Sales, rentals, parts, service, financing
Bohl Equipment 534 W Laskey Rd, Toledo All makes (parts and service) Lease program, rentals, training, fleet programs
Andersen Material Handling 5265 Tractor Rd, Toledo Komatsu (stocking dealer) Sales, fleet management, storage solutions, training
The Bottom Line: Ohio is home to several established forklift dealerships, many with over 40 years of experience. Forklifts Group now serves central Ohio from their new headquarters, while Forklifts of Toledo dominates the Northwest Ohio market as the exclusive dealer for Linde, Clark, and Sellick. Andersen Material Handling specializes in Komatsu equipment, and Bohl Equipment provides excellent support for mixed fleets with their comprehensive parts inventory and 24/7 service capabilities .