Since 2009 · Mesa, Arizona
Rainier Machinery: Piggyback Forklift Specialists Since 2009
We buy, inspect, and sell used truck-mounted forklifts, and we ship them anywhere in the United States.
What Rainier Machinery Does
Rainier Machinery is a used piggyback forklift dealer based in Mesa, Arizona. We have specialized in truck-mounted forklifts since 2009 and we ship nationwide.
We carry Moffett, Princeton, and Manitou machines, along with Sellick, Navigator, Donkey, and Palfinger units as they come through, with 56 units on the lot right now. We hand pick them one at a time across the country, haul them back to our shop in Mesa, and put every one through the same inspection and repair process before it goes up for sale.
We are a dealer, not a broker. We own every machine listed on this site. That means we can tell you the hours, the condition, and the price on the first call, without checking with someone else first.
2009
In business since
56
Units in stock
7
Brands carried
48
States we ship to
Who Buys Piggyback Forklifts
Most of our buyers move product that has to come off the truck at a job site with no dock and no forklift waiting. That covers:
- Lumber yards and building material suppliers delivering to residential job sites
- Sod farms and turf suppliers
- Paver, brick, and hardscape distributors
- Delivery fleets that unload in tight or unimproved spaces
- Owner-operators running their own truck, trailer, and forklift
Some buyers are adding their first machine. Some are replacing one that finally quit. Either way, the questions are usually the same: What will it cost? How many hours are on it? How fast can it get here?
How Every Machine Gets Ready to Sell
We buy one machine at a time, across multiple states. Nothing gets bought sight unseen off a spec sheet.
Every unit comes back to our shop in Mesa. It gets inspected, and anything that needs fixing gets fixed before the machine is listed. Most machines spend about a week in the shop. Then it gets photographed and listed with the actual hours on the meter.
Buying From Out of State
Most of our machines leave Arizona. Here is how it goes:
- 1
Tell us what you need. Capacity, budget, and how soon you need it. If we have it, we send hours, photos, and details.
- 2
Look it over. We will do a video walkaround on request, or you can come see it in Mesa.
- 3
Lock the price. The price we quote is the price. We quote shipping to your address at the same time.
- 4
We arrange transport. We handle the hauler and give you a delivery window.
- 5
It shows up ready to work. The machine arrives inspected and running, ready to go to work.
Visit the Yard in Mesa
We are at 11901 S 202nd St in Mesa, Arizona, and the lot is open to walk-ins. You are welcome to come look at the machines in person, start them up, and run them before you decide.
Call ahead if you want a specific machine pulled up front.
Rainier Machinery
11901 S 202nd St
Mesa, AZ 85212
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–1pm · Sun closed
View on Google MapsCommon Questions
What is a piggyback forklift?
A piggyback forklift is a compact forklift that mounts to the back of a truck or trailer and travels with the load. It lets a driver unload at a job site with no dock, no ramp, and nobody else on hand. They are also called truck-mounted forklifts or truck-mounted lifts.
Are you a dealer or a broker?
A dealer. We own every machine on this site outright. We hand pick and buy them one by one, refurbish them in our own shop in Mesa, and sell them ourselves. We are not listing someone else's inventory.
How much does a used piggyback forklift cost?
Most of our machines sell between $20,000 and $30,000. Price depends on brand, capacity, year, and hours. Specialist dealers commonly list comparable refurbished units in the $40,000 to $45,000 range.
Why are your prices lower than other piggyback dealers?
We buy individually instead of taking trade packages, and we have dedicated expert mechanics on staff who get these machines in top shape before shipping. Our efficient operations let us pass the savings on to our customers.
What brands do you carry?
Moffett and Princeton mostly, plus Manitou, Sellick, Navigator, Donkey, and Palfinger as they come through. Moffett and Princeton are built by the same parent company. Which one is right for you usually comes down to capacity and what your operators are already used to running.
Browse the inventoryHow many hours are too many on a piggyback forklift?
A truck-mounted forklift with 3,500 hours or more is at higher risk of unexpected downtime. Keep that in mind when you need a machine you can count on. Every unit we list shows its actual hours.
Can I see the machine before I buy it?
Yes. Come to the yard in Mesa, Arizona any weekday or Saturday morning and run it yourself. If you are out of state, we will send a video walkaround of the specific machine.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. We ship anywhere in the continental United States and we quote shipping at the same time we quote the machine, so there is no surprise number at the end.
How fast is delivery?
Delivery is typically 3 to 5 business days after we receive payment. We quote shipping up front, so there are no surprises.
Do you buy used piggyback forklifts?
Yes. If you have a truck-mounted forklift to sell, send us the brand, capacity, year, and hours and we will make an offer.
Sell your forkliftDo you offer financing?
Financing is launching soon. If you would like to finance a machine, reach out and we will let you know the moment it is available.
Tell Us What You Are Looking For
Give us the capacity you need and your budget and we will tell you what we have, what it costs, and what it costs to get it to you. If we do not have it, we will tell you that too.