Who makes forklifts in the USA?

This forklift directory provides a list of the major forklift manufacturing companies located in the United States.

Caterpillar forklift trucks are manufactured through a joint venture with Mitsubishi. This relationship began in 1992, and is still in place today. This entity is known as Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc. This facility makes machines under the Caterpillar, Jungheinrich, and Mitsubishi brand names. These machines are manufactured in Houston, Texas at a 42 acre facility joint facility. There are 178 dealers in the USA which distribute MCFA forklifts. The annual production volume is approximately 25,000 forklifts per year. MCFA makes electric, diesel, and propane forklift trucks. Caterpillars large Class V trucks have a lift capacity of 36,000 lbs.

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA)
2121 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.
Houston, TX. 77043-2305
Phone: (713) 365-1000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (713) 365-1000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: (713) 365-1441

Clark- Clark Material Handling Company was founded in 1917. Clark forklifts are known by their trademark lime green color. Clark makes various types of lifts ranging from small walkies to IC (internal combustion) pneumatic trucks. The largest machine in the lineup is the C80, which has an 18,000 lb capacity. These forklifts come with either a diesel or LPG option. There are over 230 Clark authorized dealers in the United States. CMCH is headquarted in Kentucky.

CMHC
700 Enterprise Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40510
Phone: 859-422-6400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 859-422-6400 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

The Crown equipment Corporation makes various types of different electric forklifts, and pallet trucks, and internal combustion forklifts. Compared to some of the other material equipment handling companies, Crown is relatively late in the game. Crown started to manufacture forklifts in 1956. similar to other fork lift truck makers, Crown makes machines which are powered by electric, propane gas and diesel. The Crown company also has their own website, which sells customized apparel with the Crown logo. The largest model is known as the C-5 series, which is powered by John Deere. These machines have almost 130 foot pounds of torque.

Crown Equipment Corporation
44 South Washington St.
New Bremen, OH 45869 USA
Tel 419 629 2311 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 419 629 2311 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax 419 629 2900

The Hyster company has a very wide range of products. In addition to regular fork lift trucks, they also make container handling lift trucks as well. These units can handle up to 100,000 pounds. You can often find Hyster forklift trucks working in the busiest marinas and port cities. Hyster also makes pallet stackers which are used for stacking and storing pallets. These machines have articulating forklift arms, which can allow you to double stacked pallets two deep. If you need more information, you can call them at 800-Hyster-1.

Komatsu forklifts USA makes machines which can lift up to 50,000+ pounds. Komatsu originally was founded in 1921. They are mainly known for making construction and mining equipment. This equipment competes with companies such as John Deere, Caterpillar and Case. The largest forklift they manufacture is the pneumatic tire, internal combustion EX 50. Komatsu also makes standup counterbalance forklift trucks as well, such as the ASX model.

Mitsubishi forklifts are made in Houston, Texas. They are produced in the joint facility known as MFCA. Mitsubishi is an extremely diverse company which makes everything from material handling machines, to consumer electronics. If you are interested in purchasing a forklift truck from Mitsubishi, you may contact the number below for sales or rental information:

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA)
2121 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.
Houston, TX. 77043-2305
Phone: (713) 365-1000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (713) 365-1000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: (713) 365-1441

Raymond- Raymond has been in business for nearly 90 years. Their forklifts are colored a bright candy apple red. In addition to the standard electrical forklift truck, Raymond also makes order pickers, electric pallet factors, etc which are used by order fulfillment warehouses. The Raymond Corporation is located in New York State. The phone number for their headquarters is 800-235-7200 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-235-7200 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Famous companies which use their forklift equipment include the Ben & Jerry's company.

The Raymond Corporation
22 South Canal Street
Greene, New York, 13778-0130
Phone: 1-607-656-231

Toyota is a well known manufacturer which makes their equipment in the USA. This division is known as Toyota material handling USA. According to their website, they are the number one seller of lift trucks in the USA. Toyota makes internal combustion cushion tire lift trucks, and pallet trucks, electric motor rider trucks, etc. Toyota offers new forklift sales, certified used machines, and rentals as well. You can contact them at 800-226-0009 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-226-0009 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information.

Taylor- Taylor machine Works Inc. began in 1927. in addition to the regular forklift lineup, they also make Marina trucks. These machines are used for placing boats in dry dock storage. Taylor also makes rough terrain forklifts, and loaded container handlers. Taylor trucks are also nicknamed affectionately as “Big Red” trucks.

The Taylor Group, Inc.
650 North Church Avenue
Louisville, Mississippi 39339-2017
Phone: (662) 773-3421 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (662) 773-3421 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: (662) 773-9143

The Yale materials handling Corp. has deep roots which date back to 1844. Unlike Taylor & Hyster, they make traditional units. Yale lift trucks can lift up to 36,000 pounds. They manufacture electric rider, narrow aisle, motorized hand, and internal combustion fork lift trucks. Yale makes a full lineup of Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV, and Class V trucks. You can reach them at 800-233-YALE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-233-YALE end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information.

Forklifts are extremely versatile machines.  You can purchase various different types depending on your specific requirements.  If you plan on using your machine indoors, you should consider purchasing an electric pallet jack truck. Diesel forklift should only be used in the outdoors or well ventilated indoor environments. If you are looking for more ground clearance, you should consider purchasing trucks with Pneumatic tires.  You can purchase trucks from various dealers over the Internet, if you do not live near a forklift truck dealer.

When you are trying to understand the full cost of ownership, make sure you factor in all variables such as the cost of replacement parts, along with the labor and maintenance rates as well. If you are looking for a steady monthly payment, you may want to consider leasing or financing your material handling equipment. Financing can be extremely flexible, and you can also build in the cost of your maintenance into your monthly payment structure.

If you are looking for additional information on forklift trucks, you can visit these links:

Caterpillar Forklifts

Hyster (diesel) Forklifts

Toyota Forklifts