Top Ten Forklift Manufacturers
Updated: 20 hours ago
Forklifts help businesses move and lift loads in warehouses, factories, construction sites and other operations. The manufacturers and brands below provide general background for comparing equipment; this article is not a current market-share ranking.
Leading Forklift Manufacturers and Brands
Forklift manufacturers vary by equipment type, technology, dealer support and market presence. Popular forklift brands in North America include companies known for electric forklifts, internal combustion forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment. This guide compares major forklift companies and the types of equipment they are best known for.
Toyota Material Handling
Toyota Material Handling is a subsidiary of the Toyota Group and is one of the world’s largest forklift manufacturers. The company produces a wide range of forklifts, from small electric forklifts to large diesel-powered models. Toyota Material Handling is known for its innovation, high-quality products, and strong dealer network.
KION Group
KION Group is a German-based company that manufactures forklifts under the brands Linde, STILL, and Baoli. The company produces electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts. KION Group is known for its technological innovations and has won several awards for its products.
Jungheinrich AG
Jungheinrich AG is another German-based forklift manufacturer. The company produces a wide range of forklifts, including electric and diesel-powered models. Jungheinrich AG is known for its high-quality products and innovative technologies, including lithium-ion batteries for its electric forklifts.
Mitsubishi Logisnext
Mitsubishi Logisnext is a Japanese company that produces forklifts under the Mitsubishi, Caterpillar, and Jungheinrich brands. The company produces electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts. Mitsubishi Logisnext is known for its advanced technology, including its proprietary active stability control system.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is an American company that produces forklifts under the Hyster and Yale brands. The company produces electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts. Hyster-Yale is known for its durable and reliable products and has a strong dealer network globally.
Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown Equipment Corporation is an American company that produces electric forklifts. The company is known for its innovation, including its patented regenerative braking system, and has won several awards for its products.
Anhui Heli
Anhui Heli is a Chinese company that produces forklifts under the Heli brand. The company produces electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts. Anhui Heli is known for its high-quality products and strong dealer network in China and other parts of Asia.
Komatsu Forklift
Komatsu Forklift is a Japanese company that produces forklifts under the Komatsu brand. The company produces electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts. Komatsu Forklift is known for its advanced technology, including its proprietary hybrid system that combines electric and diesel power.
Doosan Industrial Vehicle
Doosan Industrial Vehicle is a South Korean company that produces forklifts under the Doosan brand. The company produces electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts. Doosan Industrial Vehicle is known for its durable and reliable products and has a strong presence in South Korea and other parts of Asia.
Tailift Group
Tailift Group is a Taiwanese company that produces forklifts under the Tailift brand.
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