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Used Yale Forlifts For Sale

Yale forklift models have earned a reputation for dependable performance. Today, Chicago Industrial Equipment proudly carries on the Yale tradition of excellence by offering a broad selection of top-quality Yale forklifts for sale.

What Makes a Yale Forklift a Good Investment?

Yale lifts stand out, and it’s not hard to see why when you look at the company’s history. Its origins date back more than 100 years to 1920, when Yale launched a new model of battery-powered low-lift platform truck, as well as several high-lift platform trucks and one of the earliest lifting trucks with a tilting fork. Throughout the next decades, the company continued to innovate and expand its reach into the international marketplace.

If you need a forklift to continue or increase your operations, considering Yale lifts could be the right investment for you, thanks to some of the trusted benefits all Yale forklifts offer.

Quality and Sustainability

The Yale production process remains notoriously efficient. All Yale forklift models can be custom-built on demand. This reduces inventory backlogs and keeps production under tightly controlled schedules. It also represents the pinnacle of sustainable manufacturing. Yale has achieved global certification for ISO9001:2008, a rigorous international standard specifically focused on minimizing waste through efficient protocols.

Durability and Strength

Yale specializes in forklifts and is well-known for its strong product line, which spans many industries and includes models ideal for large and small businesses. Each of the many Yale forklift models is constructed to last, ensuring you get the most mileage for your resources.

Customer-Based Design

Yale continuously updates its models based on customer feedback. At every stage of new product development, the company requests customer input. After receiving input, Yale team members adjust each Yale lift before embarking on full-scale rollouts. The resulting products merge human comfort, leveraged through ergonomic improvements, with high-tech systems and solutions managed through onboard computers.

Limited Fulfillment Partnerships

To ensure customers have an exceptional sales experience, Yale only sells its proprietary branded equipment, such as mid-sized 2,000-pound forklifts and heavy-duty 36,000-pound machines, through local, reputable, authorized Yale forklift dealers like Chicago Industrial Equipment.

A Yale Forklift for Almost Any Material Handling Need

Yale manufactures all types of forklifts and lift trucks, including pallet trucks, order selectors, reach trucks, very narrow aisle trucks and more. This ensures you can always find a new or used Yale forklift for sale for your company.

Some types of Yale forklift models you can find at Chicago Industrial Equipment include:

Reach Trucks: These types of lifts are for use in tight spaces such as you would encounter in high-density warehouses. Yale’s reach trucks have capacities ranging from 3,000 to 5,500 pounds. Some narrow-aisle reach trucks are optimized for use in cramped aisles, while others have moving masts designed to serve elevated storage locations.
Order Pickers: Order pickers are a type of small forklift optimized for helping operators reach items needed for order fulfillment. Yale’s order pickers have 3,000-pound capacities and are designed for medium and high lifting. They have the state-of-the-art technology needed for reliable performance and the ergonomic layout to keep operators safe and comfortable.
Pallet Trucks: Want a basic truck? Pallet trucks are designed to move pallets within a warehouse. Yale offers several ergonomic, dependable pallet truck models, including motorized walkie pallet trucks, lithium-ion-powered pallet trucks, walkie low-lift pallet trucks, manual hand pallet trucks, rider low-lift pallet trucks and end-rider low-lift pallet trucks.
Pallet Stackers: Pallet stackers feature a fork to help stack pallets more easily. Yale’s ergonomic, safe pallet stacker models include motorized walkie pallet trucks, walkie reach stackers, walkie high-lift stackers and walkie counterbalanced stackers.
Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Trucks: These narrow-aisle Yale forklifts are designed for maneuverability within tight warehouse aisle spaces. They are highly useful in high-density warehouse environments, and they also have the stability, ergonomics and overall performance to keep operators safe and productivity high. Yale’s VNA trucks have a capacity of 3,000 to 3,500 pounds.
Three-Wheel Electric Forklift Trucks: Yale’s three-wheel electric forklift trucks have capacities between 2,500 and 4,000 pounds. These Yale forklift models are efficient stand-up lift trucks ideal for drive-in and dock use. They feature a tight turning radius, ergonomic design and simplified service to minimize maintenance and downtime.
Four-Wheel Yale Electric Forklift Trucks: Yale’s four-wheel electric forklifts provide more lifting power than their three-wheel counterparts — they have capacities ranging from 3,000 to 19,000 pounds. They offer the same ergonomic design and stability for safety and performance and come with either cushion or pneumatic tires. The pneumatic tire models offer increased traction, especially outdoors, and increased weight capacity.
Compact Internal Combustion Trucks: Compact internal combustion trucks rely on internal combustion engines to offer excellent power and high load capacities while retaining a compact footprint and maneuverability. Capacities for these Yale trucks range from 3,000 to 15,500 pounds.
Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire Trucks: The combination of an internal combustion engine and highly stable pneumatic tires means these trucks have superior lifting capacity. These models can lift between 3,000 and 19,000 pounds and offer excellent ergonomics, stability and performance.
High-Capacity Forklift Trucks: Yale’s high-capacity forklifts offer superior power and performance, with capacities ranging from 19,000 to 36,000 pounds. These specialty trucks provide the heavy-lifting power necessary for the toughest material handling jobs.
High-Capacity Cushion Tire Forklift Trucks: Yale’s Pegasus Elite Series high-capacity cushion tire trucks have capacities ranging from 20,000 to 50,000 pounds. They feature heavy-duty design, premium ergonomics and high lifting capacities within a standard footprint. Their cushion tires offer an excellent blend of stability and cost-effectiveness.

What to Look for When Buying a Used Electric Yale Forklift

Are you in the market for a used Yale forklift? During your shopping experience, keep these considerations in mind:

Fork condition: Look for wear and damage on the fork of the Yale lift. You want the fork to be in good condition to get the most use out of it before it requires replacement.
Lift chain condition: Check for gaps in the lift chains, which can weaken the forklift’s structural integrity.
Mast operation: Ideally, the mast should operate smoothly up and down. If not, the mast rollers may be worn or poorly lubricated.
Tires: Check whether the tires on any used electric Yale forklift are free from chunking (e.g., missing portions) and cracking. Also, make sure the tires have sufficient tread left to maintain traction.
Battery life: Ask the dealer how many years the forklift has been in use and how many shifts it has performed. Several years of single-shift use or fewer years of double-shift use may mean the battery is reaching the end of its life.
Engine maintenance: Make sure the engine is maintained and in good condition. Check the oil, assess the belts’ tightness and lubrication and look for leaks or cracks in the hoses.
Safety features: Be sure the forklift has working safety features such as a horn, seat belt, brakes, lights and seat adjustments. Check the overhead guard frame for damage, which could put your operators’ safety at risk.

Count on Chicago Industrial Equipment for Dependable Used Yale Forklift Models

Why buy new when a used Yale forklift machine can provide excellent value for your heavy equipment dollar? Chicago Industrial Equipment is your headquarters for cushion and pneumatic tire Yale forklifts for sale that operate via electric motor or internal combustion engine.

With more than 35 years of industry experience, we can help you select the best Yale forklift for your specific business applications and budget. We focus exclusively on the reconditioning and sales of used forklifts and other equipment, so you know you’re getting a safe, reliable forklift when you work with us. Additionally, we inspect and service every one of our forklifts from Yale before it leaves our shop, and we can ship throughout the United States and internationally.

Our Rockdale, Illinois, facility features more than 75,000 square feet of late-model, low-hour used Yale forklifts for sale in the Chicago area. Our property also includes a reconditioning shop where we expertly restore used lift trucks to like-new condition. In addition, we sell “as is” equipment that previously served the equipment market. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, we’ll be happy to locate it for you.

Flexible Financing Options for Your Yale Forklift Purchase

Need funding for your upcoming used Yale electric or combustion-engine forklift? Chicago Industrial Equipment offers fast and flexible financing to make your Yale forklift purchase even more affordable. We’ve partnered with Direct Capital, a nationwide lender providing a range of financing options that can be customized to your business needs. You can apply online at your convenience, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

You don’t have to be in the Chicago area to buy a Yale forklift from Chicago Industrial Equipment. You’ll find our complete inventory right here on our easy-to-navigate website, so you’re free to shop at your convenience.

When you’re ready to move forward, simply give us a call or fill out and submit our online contact form, and we’ll be happy to provide a no-obligation price quote. We can ship our equipment to locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and even around the world.

Don’t put off getting the Yale forklift that can take your business to new heights. Browse our current inventory of Yale forklifts for sale today!

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