Inventory rotates weekly.
We pull from Florida and southeast U.S. equipment auctions. Make, model, hours, and condition vary every week.
Wholesale forklifts. Dealer pricing.
Auction-grade forklifts at the same prices equipment dealers see at the auction lane. Some units are clean, some need work. None come with warranties. We pass the auction price through, plus a small handling fee, and ship them where you need them. For dealers and fleet buyers who know what they're doing.
This is a side service. Iron Bay's main business is Smartlift rental. If you landed here by accident, see Smartlift rentals for our core offering.
Read this first.
This is for you if:
- You're an equipment dealer who can resell, repair, or part out used forklifts.
- You're a fleet operator buying multiple units at once who's comfortable with auction-condition equipment.
- You can inspect a unit yourself or send a representative before purchase.
- You understand "no warranty" means no warranty.
- You can arrange your own transport or pay us to coordinate it.
This is NOT for you if:
- You're an end user looking for a single, retail-ready, warrantied forklift for daily use.
- You expect retail-level inspection, prep, or post-sale support.
- You want financing on a single used unit (we don't finance these).
If the second list describes you, don't buy here. Go to a retail used-equipment dealer who'll prep the unit and warranty it. We're not the right fit for one-off retail sales.
Auction-pass-through, simple.
Pricing is auction-plus-fee.
We pass the auction hammer price through, plus a flat handling fee per unit. We don't mark up like retail.
You inspect, you commit, we ship.
We send detailed photos, hours, and any known defects. If you want an in-person inspection, we'll arrange access at the auction yard.
Typical inventory mix.
Class IV and V internal-combustion forklifts.
Cushion and pneumatic tire, 3,000 to 15,500 lb capacity. Toyota, Hyster, Yale, CAT, Mitsubishi, Komatsu, Doosan, and others.
Class I and II electric forklifts.
Sit-down counterbalanced and reach trucks. Various battery conditions (some need replacement, factor in our battery pricing).
Pallet jacks and walkies.
Manual and electric. Auction-grade.
Specialty forklifts.
Side-loaders, multi-directional, container handlers. Less frequent, ask if you're looking for a specific configuration.
What you pay.
Auction hammer price.
Whatever the unit clears at auction. Posted on the unit listing.
Iron Bay handling fee.
A flat per-unit fee for sourcing, photo and condition documentation, and coordination. Shown as a separate line.
Transport.
Quoted separately based on destination. Flatbed or step-deck delivery anywhere in the U.S., or to a port for export.
Florida sales tax if applicable.
Send your resale certificate with the inquiry to exempt the eligible lines.
We don't publish per-unit pricing because the inventory rotates weekly. Send us your buy criteria (capacity, fuel type, max age, max hours, max budget) and we'll match listings as they come up.
Wholesale forklifts FAQ.
Are these forklifts retail-ready?
No. Auction-grade means varying conditions. Some need minor service, some need parts, some need a rebuild. We disclose what we know. You inspect before you buy.
Do you offer warranties?
No. Wholesale and auction-grade units ship as-is, where-is. If you want warrantied retail equipment, this isn't the right page for you.
Can I buy a single forklift here?
Sure, but read the gate above. If you're a one-time end-user buyer expecting retail prep and support, you'll be happier at a retail used dealer.
How fast do listings turn?
Inventory rotates weekly. Once you tell us what you're looking for, we'll match listings as they come up. Most matches happen within 2 to 3 weeks.
Can you ship internationally?
Yes, to a Florida port. Buyers handle export documentation and overseas freight from there.
Do you take trades?
Sometimes. Tell us what you have.