How Much Does a Used Forklift Cost? (Nov 2026 Asking Prices)
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The median asking price for a used forklift at Proxy Equipment is $10,300, across 25 live listings as of Nov 2, 2026. The middle half of asking prices runs from $6,900 to $34,900. The full range is $2,450 to $89,900. Model years run from 1970 to 2022, with a median of 2003.
- Median asking price
- $10,300
- Middle half of asking prices
- $6,900 to $34,900
- Median model year
- 2003
- Median hours
- 2,610
Asking prices on 25 live listings, updated Nov 2, 2026. Every figure is an asking price on a live listing.
Asking Prices by Model Year
| Model years | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Before 2000 | 10 | $10,800 |
| 2000–2009 | 8 | $12,600 |
| 2010–2014 | 1 | — |
| 2015–2019 | 4 | $15,700 |
| 2020 and newer | 2 | — |
Asking Prices by Hours
| Hour meter | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1,100 hours | 5 | $14,000 |
| 1,100–2,600 hours | 6 | $10,800 |
| 2,600–4,800 hours | 5 | $39,900 |
| 4,800 hours and up | 6 | $6,900 |
Asking Prices by Brand
| Brand | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 6 | $6,900 |
What Moves the Asking Price
- Model year. Units from 2015–2019 have a median asking price of $15,700; units from before 2000, $10,800.
- Hours. Units with under 1,100 hours have a median asking price of $14,000; units with 4,800 hours and up, $6,900.
Live Listings
Lowest asking prices
- 1989 TCM FG25N2 ($2,450, 8,767 hours)
- 2016 Yale MPR100 ($3,500)
- 1970 Caterpillar B25 ($6,000, 2,020 hours)
Newest model years
- 2022 Prime Mover 0E35 ($6,800, 565 hours)
- 2021 Princeton PB 55.3 ($39,900, 446 hours)
- 2017 Hyster 40-E30H5D3 ($6,400, 5,800 hours)
Sold through Proxy in the last 12 months: 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a used forklift cost?
The median asking price for a used forklift at Proxy Equipment is $10,300, across 25 live listings as of Nov 2, 2026. The middle half of asking prices runs from $6,900 to $34,900. The full range is $2,450 to $89,900. Model years run from 1970 to 2022, with a median of 2003. Price depends on year, hours, brand and condition, and every listing shows its asking price.
What do used forklifts cost by model year?
Median asking prices by model year: Before 2000, $10,800 (10 listings); 2000–2009, $12,600 (8 listings); 2015–2019, $15,700 (4 listings).
How do hours affect the asking price of a used forklift?
Median asking prices by hour meter reading: under 1,100 hours, $14,000; 1,100–2,600 hours, $10,800; 2,600–4,800 hours, $39,900; 4,800 hours and up, $6,900.
How many used forklifts are for sale?
25 used forklifts are listed at Proxy Equipment right now, and 3 more sold through Proxy in the last 12 months. Asking prices on 25 live listings, updated Nov 2, 2026.