What is a truck-mounted forklift?
A truck-mounted forklift is a compact forklift that mounts to the rear of a delivery truck or trailer and travels with the load to the delivery point. It is the same machine sold under the names piggyback forklift and mounted forklift, and the terms are interchangeable in the trade. The driver arrives, dismounts the forklift, unloads pallets or bundles directly onto the ground or into a customer's yard, then remounts the unit to the truck and drives on. This lets one person deliver and unload without a dock, a crane, or a second machine waiting at the site. Building-supply yards, lumber dealers, brick and block suppliers, and agricultural operations rely on them because deliveries land where the material is actually needed.
Which truck-mounted forklift brands do you sell?
We stock seven brands of used forklifts, and six of them build truck-mounted machines: Moffett, Princeton, Sellick, Manitou, Donkey, and Palfinger. Moffett leads our truck-mounted inventory and is the name most buyers ask for first. Our seventh brand, Navigator, covers rough-terrain forklifts rather than truck-mounted units. Because our inventory turns, the exact models and years on hand change, so the fastest way to see what fits your truck is to call us or request a quote and we will walk you through what is available.
How do I choose the right used piggyback forklift?
Choose a used piggyback forklift by matching lift capacity, reach, and mounting to the truck and the loads you actually haul. Start with the heaviest pallet or bundle you deliver and pick a rated capacity above it, since capacity drops as the load moves out on the forks. Confirm the machine's weight works with your truck's chassis and payload, because the forklift rides on the back and eats into what you can carry. Consider two-wheel versus three- or four-wheel drive based on whether you deliver to paved yards or soft, uneven job sites. When you call, tell us your truck, your typical loads, and your delivery ground, and we will point you to the units that fit instead of selling you more machine than the job needs.
What should I check before buying a used truck-mounted forklift?
Before buying a used truck-mounted forklift, check the mast and forks for cracks or bending, the hydraulics for leaks, the tires for wear, and the mounting hardware that secures it to the truck. Ask about engine hours and maintenance history, and know that we list engine hours only when they were actually entered rather than inventing a number to fill the field. Look at the model year and brand support. We tell you what is actually recorded for that unit, and we say so when something was never recorded. If you want more detail on a specific machine, call us and we will tell you what we know about that unit.
How does buying and shipping work?
Buying from us is a direct sale by phone or request-a-quote, not an online checkout. You tell us the unit you want, we confirm price and availability and share what is known about the unit, and we arrange shipping anywhere in the continental US from our yard at 11901 S 202nd St in Mesa, AZ, so you do not have to be local to buy. We also buy used forklifts directly from owners, so if you are replacing a machine or clearing out a unit, we can talk about purchasing yours in the same call. Because we both buy and sell outright, there is no rental or lease involved on either side of the deal.