---
title: "How much does a forklift cost?"
description: "A forklift costs 20,000–80,000 $. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/cost/forklift/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a forklift cost?

**Typical cost: 20,000–80,000 $**

A counterbalanced industrial truck that lifts palletised loads on two forks.

> Typical new retail range.

## How that compares

*Forklift against things of a similar money.*

- Tractor: 15,000–600,000 $
- Pickup truck: 30,000–95,000 $
- SUV: 27,000–90,000 $
- Minivan: 35,000–60,000 $
- Forklift: 20,000–80,000 $
- Car: 18,000–60,000 $
- Harp: 1,500–60,000 $
- Church bell: 5,000–150,000 $

## How to read this figure

This is a typical purchase price, not a quote. Actual prices move with specification, brand and where you buy.

> Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.

## More about a forklift

- [How much does a forklift weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/forklift/) — 2,200–8,000 kg
- [Forklift vs Tractor](https://atoneplace.net/vs/forklift-vs-tractor/) — Side by side
- [Forklift vs SUV](https://atoneplace.net/vs/forklift-vs-suv/) — Side by side
- [Forklift vs Shipping container](https://atoneplace.net/vs/forklift-vs-shipping-container/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How much does a forklift cost?

A forklift costs 20,000–80,000 $. Typical new retail range.

## Related pages

- [How much does a forklift weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/forklift/)
- [How much does a car cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/car/)
- [How much does a bicycle cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/bicycle/)
- [How much does a SUV cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/suv/)
- [How much does a pickup truck cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/pickup-truck/)
- [How much does a motorcycle cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/motorcycle/)
- [How much does a shipping container cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/shipping-container/)
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- [How much does a semi truck cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/semi-truck/)
- [How much does a fire truck cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/fire-truck/)
- [How much does a tractor cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/tractor/)
- [Forklift vs Tractor](https://atoneplace.net/vs/forklift-vs-tractor/)
- [Forklift vs SUV](https://atoneplace.net/vs/forklift-vs-suv/)
- [Forklift vs Shipping container](https://atoneplace.net/vs/forklift-vs-shipping-container/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)