How much is my Caterpillar forklift worth?

It depends far more on hours, mast condition, and whether the truck runs than on the badge. That said, Caterpillar is known for brand recognition and heavy-duty ic trucks, and used-market demand for the brand is strong. Our offers typically sit in the middle to upper part of the band for the capacity class, and we publish those bands openly on our value guide.

Will you buy an older Caterpillar model?

Age alone does not disqualify a truck. We regularly buy machines fifteen and twenty years old when they still lift and the mast is sound. What hurts value is a cracked mast, a seized engine or drive unit, or a battery pack that will not hold charge — and even then we make an offer, just a lower one.

Do you need the Caterpillar service records?

They are not required, but they help. A binder of PM records or a current annual inspection genuinely raises the number because it removes guesswork about what the truck has been through. If you have them, photograph a couple of pages and send them along.

Where do you pick up Caterpillar forklifts?

Nationwide, at our cost. We are based in Dania Beach, Florida and arrange rigging and transport anywhere in the country. Call (954) 740-1983 to hear the realistic pickup window for your ZIP code.

United States / Japan

We buy usedCaterpillar forklifts

The CAT name carries weight on the used market even though CAT lift trucks are built alongside Mitsubishi. Clean CAT cushion and pneumatic units bring strong offers.

(954) 740-1983 Get a Cash Offer

Green telehandler forklift with loose forks and attachments laid out on the ground before removal

Why Caterpillar trucks hold value

Caterpillar is recognised for brand recognition and heavy-duty ic trucks, built out of United States / Japan. Used-market demand for the brand runs strong, which matters because parts availability and dealer support are what a second buyer checks before committing. Machines that are easy to keep running resell faster, and that shows up directly in what we can pay you today.

We buy forklifts and nothing else, which means we already know what a Caterpillar unit of a given model and hour count sells for in the used market. That is the whole reason we can quote you a firm number in a day instead of hedging with a vague range and renegotiating on your dock.

Rough terrain forklifts lined up in a yard alongside other lift trucks awaiting pickup — Rough terrain lift trucks in our yard

Caterpillar configurations we take

Value bands

What we pay by capacity class

Ranges reflect what we actually pay across grades A through D. Condition, hours, brand, and attachments decide where a specific truck lands. Call (954) 740-1983 for a real number on your machine.
Capacity	Typical Configuration	Common Use	Cash Range
3,000 lb	Electric three-wheel, walkie stacker, compact cushion	Retail backrooms, light assembly, small stockrooms	$1,500 – $12,000
4,000 lb	Electric counterbalance, reach truck, cushion tire	General warehousing, racked storage, light manufacturing	$2,000 – $16,000
5,000 lb	LP cushion, IC pneumatic, sit-down rider	The default workhorse across nearly every industry	$2,500 – $20,000
6,000 lb	IC pneumatic, LP cushion, diesel counterbalance	Distribution, lumber, building supply, dock work	$3,000 – $24,000
8,000 lb	Diesel or LP pneumatic, heavier cushion trucks	Steel, concrete products, heavy distribution, ports	$4,000 – $30,000
10,000 lb	Diesel pneumatic, dual-tire IC counterbalance	Manufacturing, lumber yards, marine, pipe handling	$5,000 – $38,000
15,000 lb	Heavy diesel counterbalance, mill-duty trucks	Steel service centres, paper, heavy fabrication	$8,000 – $52,000
20,000 lb	High-capacity diesel, Taylor / Hoist / Kalmar class	Steel, marine, precast concrete, heavy industry	$12,000 – $75,000
30,000 lb	Heavy mill-duty forklift, loaded container capable	Ports, steel mills, heavy manufacturing, rail yards	$20,000 – $110,000
50,000 lb and up	Container handler, reach stacker, super-heavy forklift	Intermodal terminals, ports, steel mills, shipyards	$35,000 – $300,000

How it works

Four steps, one payment

Send the specs

Make, model, year, hours, fuel type, capacity, and mast. Photos of the four corners, the mast, and the data plate. Call it in or use the form.

Get a cash offer in 24 hours

We price against live wholesale and auction data, not a guess. You get a real number, in writing, usually the same day.

We pick it up and pay

We schedule the rigging and transport at our cost and you are paid at the time of pickup. No fees taken out of the number.

Questions

Selling a Caterpillar forklift

Do you buy used Caterpillar forklifts?: Yes — Caterpillar is one of the nameplates we buy regularly. The CAT name carries weight on the used market even though CAT lift trucks are built alongside Mitsubishi. Clean CAT cushion and pneumatic units bring strong offers. Send the model number, year, hour meter, and photos of the four corners plus the data plate and we will come back with a firm cash offer within 24 hours.
How much is my Caterpillar forklift worth?: It depends far more on hours, mast condition, and whether the truck runs than on the badge. That said, Caterpillar is known for brand recognition and heavy-duty ic trucks, and used-market demand for the brand is strong. Our offers typically sit in the middle to upper part of the band for the capacity class, and we publish those bands openly on our value guide.
Will you buy an older Caterpillar model?: Age alone does not disqualify a truck. We regularly buy machines fifteen and twenty years old when they still lift and the mast is sound. What hurts value is a cracked mast, a seized engine or drive unit, or a battery pack that will not hold charge — and even then we make an offer, just a lower one.
Do you need the Caterpillar service records?: They are not required, but they help. A binder of PM records or a current annual inspection genuinely raises the number because it removes guesswork about what the truck has been through. If you have them, photograph a couple of pages and send them along.
Where do you pick up Caterpillar forklifts?: Nationwide, at our cost. We are based in Dania Beach, Florida and arrange rigging and transport anywhere in the country. Call (954) 740-1983 to hear the realistic pickup window for your ZIP code.

Get a cash offer on your Caterpillar

Call (954) 740-1983 or send photos and specs. Firm number within 24 hours.

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