United States

We buy usedSkyTrak forklifts

SkyTrak is the workhorse compact telehandler on residential and commercial sites. Now under JLG, with good parts support and steady demand.

Large capacity forklifts parked together on a lot after a surplus forklift purchase

Why SkyTrak trucks hold value

SkyTrak is recognised for compact rough terrain telehandlers, built out of United States. 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 SkyTrak 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 pneumatic tire forklift staged roadside before transport
Rough terrain pneumatic forklift staged for transport

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.
CapacityTypical ConfigurationCash Range
3,000 lbElectric three-wheel, walkie stacker, compact cushion$1,500$12,000
4,000 lbElectric counterbalance, reach truck, cushion tire$2,000$16,000
5,000 lbLP cushion, IC pneumatic, sit-down rider$2,500$20,000
6,000 lbIC pneumatic, LP cushion, diesel counterbalance$3,000$24,000
8,000 lbDiesel or LP pneumatic, heavier cushion trucks$4,000$30,000
10,000 lbDiesel pneumatic, dual-tire IC counterbalance$5,000$38,000
15,000 lbHeavy diesel counterbalance, mill-duty trucks$8,000$52,000
20,000 lbHigh-capacity diesel, Taylor / Hoist / Kalmar class$12,000$75,000
30,000 lbHeavy mill-duty forklift, loaded container capable$20,000$110,000
50,000 lb and upContainer handler, reach stacker, super-heavy forklift$35,000$300,000

How it works

Four steps, one payment

1

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.

2

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.

3

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 SkyTrak forklift

Do you buy used SkyTrak forklifts?
Yes — SkyTrak is one of the nameplates we buy regularly. SkyTrak is the workhorse compact telehandler on residential and commercial sites. Now under JLG, with good parts support and steady demand. 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 SkyTrak forklift worth?
It depends far more on hours, mast condition, and whether the truck runs than on the badge. That said, SkyTrak is known for compact rough terrain telehandlers, 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 SkyTrak 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 SkyTrak 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 SkyTrak 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 SkyTrak

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