Forklift Rental
Need extra lift fast? Forklift Systems rents electric, IC, rough-terrain lifts, scrubbers, and tuggers across TN, KY, AL & IN. Flexible terms, 24/7 support, maintenance included.
About Our Forklift Rental Program
Every minute a pallet sits still costs money. Forklift Systems’ rental fleet—spanning Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and beyond — puts the right lift truck on your dock today, keeps it maintained, and lets you return it the moment the rush is over.
Why Businesses Rent
- Match capacity to demand: Peak-season spikes or one-off projects are cheaper to solve with a short-term truck than a long-term note. Analysts estimate companies cut ownership costs 25-40 % by renting only when workload requires it.
- Preserve capital & credit: Monthly rental payments live in OpEx, freeing cash for inventory or expansion.
- Stay up to date: Late-model equipment means better ergonomics, telematics, and emissions compliance without cap-ex.
Fleet Depth & Availability
Like the nationwide leaders, we stock a full spectrum of electric, LPG, diesel, and rough-terrain models—from pallet jacks to 36,000 lb IC counterbalance and telehandlers. Short-, long-, or seasonal terms.
Our rental yard reads like a catalog of every material-handling challenge you might face, so you can match the exact truck—or cleaning machine—to the task at hand:
- Electric Warehouse Lifts (3,000 – 7,000 lb): Compact, battery-powered cushion-tire forklifts, ideal for tight aisles, food-grade environments, and any operation that values zero emissions and low noise.
- IC Cushion & Pneumatic Forklifts (5,000 – 15,000 lb): Propane or diesel workhorses built for heavy pallet moves on docks, in outdoor yards, and over uneven pavement where extra power and ground clearance matter.
- Rough-Terrain Forklifts & Telehandlers (6,000 – 10,000 lb, 21–29 ft lift): High-clearance, all-wheel-drive units that tackle construction sites, lumber yards, and oilfield logistics—anywhere mud, gravel, or steep grades would immobilize a conventional truck.
- Specialty Reach Trucks & Order Pickers (3,000 – 4,500 lb, up to 40 ft): Narrow-aisle stand-ups and man-up order selectors that maximize cube utilization in high-bay warehouses, letting you store more SKUs without expanding your footprint.
- Industrial Vehicles—Tuggers & Burden Carriers (800 – 5,000 lb tow/load): Versatile personnel carriers and tow tractors for horizontal transport, cart-based assembly lines, and line-side deliveries where forklifts are overkill.
- Floor Scrubbers (Walk-Behind & Rider Models): Battery-powered cleaning machines that leave polished, slip-resistant aisles in their wake, keeping safety inspectors and facility managers happy without tying up labor on manual mops.
Every unit comes fully serviced, safety-inspected, and ready to work the moment it rolls off our truck. If your project calls for something outside these core categories, just ask—our sourcing team can usually secure specialty attachments or niche machines within 24 hours.
Maintenance & Support Included
Your rental comes with full maintenance and 24/7 mobile service—mirroring the “all-in” policies offered by major national rental houses—so you never budget for surprise repairs.
- GPS-routed technicians average < 2 hrs onsite.
- OEM parts stocked in every van; 95 % first-call fix rate.
- Replacement truck delivered if downtime exceeds SLA.
Flexible Terms & Transparent Rates
From a one-day lift-gate change-out to multi-year projects, contracts scale by the day, week, month, or custom window.
Industries We Keep Moving
3PL & e-commerce • Food & Beverage • Manufacturing • Construction • Retail DCs • Event Logistics • Engineering • and many more
Need a lift tomorrow? Submit your pick list online or call 800-752-1882 before 2 p.m. and we’ll stage, prep, and dispatch the perfect truck before your doors open. Every rental, every time—zero downtime guaranteed.
Other services
Frequently asked questions about forklift safety training
You can train with Forklift Systems either at one of our regional training facilities or on-site at your workplace. All programs combine formal instruction (lecture, videos, written materials) with practical, hands-on exercises and a mandatory workplace performance evaluation per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l)
1. Complete an approved operator training class (formal + practical).
2. Pass a written exam.
3. Demonstrate safe operation in your work environment under direct supervision.
4. We then certify you and issue your forklift license.
Employers must document training dates, evaluation dates, and trainer information to comply with OSHA standards.
Standard courses run 4–6 hours, depending on class size and the number of attendees. This includes both the classroom module and the hands-on evaluation segment.
Your certification is valid for 36 months from the date issued. Refresher training and re-evaluation are required every three years — or sooner if triggered by an accident, observed unsafe operation, or changes in workplace conditions.
Courses follow OSHA’s Powered Industrial Trucks standard (29 CFR 1910.178) and cover:
- Truck-related topics: controls, stability, load handling, refueling/charging, daily inspections
- Workplace-related topics: floor conditions, pedestrian traffic, narrow aisles, hazardous locations
- Hands-on practical exercises and a final performance evaluation.
Yes. We provide OSHA-compliant refresher courses and evaluations required at least every three years, or sooner if an operator is observed operating unsafely, involved in an incident, assigned new equipment, or if workplace conditions change.
Minimum: 4 participants (to ensure hands-on practice)
Maximum: 12 participants per session (to guarantee individual attention and safety)
Absolutely. Our “Train-the-Trainer” program equips your designated staff with the materials, knowledge, and tools to deliver in-house forklift safety training—complete with lesson plans, evaluation forms, and ongoing support.
Yes. All Operator Training and Train-the-Trainer classes—including materials and evaluations—are available in Spanish to meet the needs of bilingual workforces.
1. Call us at 800-752-1882 or
2. Submit the “Request Training” form on our website. We’ll confirm your date and location within 4 business hours.
Upon completion, each operator receives a wallet-sized certification card and a letter sized certificate.
Yes. We tailor content to your facility’s equipment, floor plans, and operational hazards—integrating your company policies and procedures for maximum relevance and safety impact.
Frequently asked questions about forklift parts
Absolutely. We ship forklift parts throughout the U.S., and to industrial customers overseas — everything from single bolts to entire mast assemblies.
Yes. We stock thousands of aftermarket parts in our regional warehouses and have access to over 4 million components for overnight delivery.
We carry OEM and aftermarket parts for Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Clark, Cat, Nissan, Komatsu, TCM, Doosan, Daewoo, Bobcat, Genie, JLG, Mitsubishi and many more — including hard-to-find obsolete models.
Yes—same-day local delivery for in-stock items in our service areas. Call 1-800-752-1882 to confirm availability and delivery windows.
All OEM parts include the manufacturer’s standard warranty (often up to 12 months), and aftermarket parts come with 30 – 180 day coverage, depending on the component.
Yes. We’re an authorized Doosan dealer (including Daewoo) and stock a full line of OEM Doosan parts — order by calling 1-800-752-1882
Absolutely. Since Doosan’s acquisition of Daewoo, we’ve maintained OEM Daewoo parts inventory and offer full service and maintenance on all Daewoo models.
We accept major credit cards, Net 30 terms for approved accounts, and purchase orders. Call 1-800-752-1882 to set up account billing.
In-stock local shipments: same day delivery.
Domestic ground: 1–3 business days.
Overnight: available for critical parts.
You can purchase electronic parts diagrams, exploded views, and OEM service manuals in digital or print copies.
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Yes. Our parts experts leverage a network of independent resellers to locate obsolete components, even for models out of production.
Provide us with your make, serial number, and model details, and our parts team will verify the exact OEM or aftermarket part number — guaranteed fit.
Frequently asked questions about Rentals
Rental rates depend on forklift type, lift capacity, and attachments. Typical rates for standard electric or LPG forklifts are about $150–$450 per day, $600–$1,200 per week, and $1,500–$3,000 per month, with discounts for longer-term contracts. Exact pricing varies by model and availability—contact us for a custom quote.
Battery forklifts: 8–12 hours continuous operation on a full charge; chargers are included with your rental.
LPG/diesel forklifts: Unlimited run-time as long as you refill the tank—local refills are available.
Rentals carry 24-hour minimums but you can keep equipment for days, weeks, or months according to your needs.
Yes. We have both manual and powered pallet jacks available by the day, week, or month. Manual models start at around $30/day, while electric pallet jacks start near $75/day—volume discounts apply for multi-unit orders.
Scissor lifts: Typically $200–$350 per day, $800–$1,200 per week, $2,000–$3,000 per month.
Articulating boom lifts & telehandlers: Usually $275–$450/day, with similar weekly/monthly scaling.
Rates depend on platform height and power source—call for exact pricing.
Yes. We rent a full line of industrial floor sweepers (walk-behind & ride-on) and scrubbers. Day, week, and month rates start at $120/day for walk-behind models and $300/day for ride-on machines. Multi-month agreements earn deep discounts.
Our fleet includes:
Electric, LPG, and diesel forklifts (3,000–36,000 lb capacity)
Pallet jacks (manual & electric)
Order pickers and walkie stackers
Scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers
Floor sweepers, scrubbers, and industrial tow tractors
1. Request a quote or call us with your jobsite address.
2. We’ll confirm available dates and provide a delivery window.
3. Our driver delivers, sets up, and demonstrates safe operation.
4. When you’re done, call us to arrange pickup—no hidden fees.
The minimum term is 24 hours (1 full day)
Yes. Call us any time to extend your rental by hours, days, or months. Need a different model? We’ll swap equipment on-site (subject to availability) with prorated billing.
Call our dispatch line, and a technician will be onsite—often within hours—to repair or replace the unit at no extra charge.
Yes. Our rent-to-own plans let you apply rental payments toward ownership. Typical terms run 6 – 36 months with built-in maintenance support. Contact us for a tailored financing proposal.
Frequently asked questions about forklift maintenance and repair
Yes. We provide mobile forklift service directly at your facility—most repairs are completed on-site. Our GPS-tracked technicians live throughout our territory to ensure rapid response and minimal downtime.
No. Our standard service programs have no long-term commitment—you can cancel with 30 days’ written notice. If you opt for a multi-year fixed-rate FM (fixed maintenance) plan, a non-cancelable contract applies to lock in discounted rates over multiple years.
Planned maintenance (PM) costs vary significantly depending on the make and model of your equipment and its power source—whether it’s electric, LP gas, or diesel. Customers love the predictability and transparency of our flat rate PM pricing, which simplifies budgeting and invoicing headaches — to a minimum. Unlike many providers who charge hidden fees for parts, environmental surcharges, and mileage — our flat-rate structure means no add-on fees or surprise charges — ever.
Travel fees vary by location. Call 1-800-752-1882 for your specific travel rate—no surprises.
Telephone estimates: free (based on your description).
On-site inspections: a nominal travel/labor fee applies. Contact our service team at 1-800-752-1882 for your area’s inspection rate
Yes. Our remotely dispatched, GPS-tracked technicians cover all major markets from Indiana, West & Central Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, Alabama — and beyond — ensuring you have a qualified technician close by.
Our typical on-site response for emergency breakdowns during business hours is 2 - 4 hours.
Flat-rate PM: labor and parts included.
Hourly repair: billed in 15-minute increments.
Travel fees: quoted per ZIP code. We provide a detailed rate sheet upon request
Yes. We customize our program to the demands of your application. Our planned maintenance (PM) agreements can be monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly, with fixed service rates and priority scheduling for enrolled customers.
We service all major brands — Nissan/UniCarriers, Doosan, Bobcat, Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Clark, Crown, Mitsubishi, BYD, Genie, JLG, and many more. Both electric and internal-combustion models (LPG/Gas/Diesel). Plus many speciality brands.
1. Call 1-800-752-1882 or
2. Submit our online “Request Service” form.