High Capacity Forklift Rentals from National Lift Truck
Rent Heavy-Duty Forklifts For Every Large, High Capacity Lift or Rigging Job from NLT
National Lift Truck has the largest fleet of high-capacity forklifts for rent or sale, built to lift large heavy loads indoors or outside with ease. Our heavy lift truck rental shops in Chicago, IL, Memphis, TN, and Little Rock, AR, specialize in the rental, sales, and service of new or used high-capacity cushion or pneumatic tire forklifts with options including extendable counterweights, an adjustable wheelbase, boom attachments, cushion, pneumatic tire, or rough terrain tires, and capacities from 20,000 up to 140,000 lbs.. These heavy-duty forklifts are built to handle any large material handling or rigging job.
Need help choosing the best large fork truck for your heavy lift job? Our team of experienced rental specialists will help you select the right high-capacity lift truck for your job, schedule delivery to your job site, and provide expert support every step of the way. Whether you’re moving containers in a railyard, lifting large machinery or HVAC units in an industrial building or data center, or moving heavy materials on a construction site, we’ve got the biggest forklifts and the expert advice to make your heavy lift jobs safe and easy.
For daily, short-term, or long-term rentals, we have the inventory, selection, and experienced rental, sales, and delivery teams to ensure you have the right equipment for all your big rigging jobs and heavy duty lifts.
Find the Right Heavy Duty, High-Capacity Forklift for your Job site or Application
National Lift Truck offers a wide selection of speciality forklifts and large fork trucks for rent or sale for indoor or outdoor environments with options including cushion tires, pneumatic tires, propane, electric, gas, or diesel-powered options in a wide range of capacities, There isn’t any job our heavy lift equipment can’t handle. From port equipment and container handlers to large construction forklifts to extendable counterweight heavy cushion forklifts, we’ve got every lift for any job – big or small.
Versatile heavy-capacity cushion tire forklifts from Versa-Lift, Toyota, and Hoist offer removable counterweights and an adjustable wheelbase for maximum maneuverability on concrete and other finished surfaces ,with a compact footprint. Capacities up to 140,000 lbs.
Move up to 40,000 lbs. loads faster across rough terrain and steep slopes with heavy-duty pneumatic tire forklifts. Ideal for moving materials around construction sites and industrial yards.
With capacities up to 90,000 lbs., and stacking heights up to 5 containers, Sany container handlers and reach stackers offer power and performance in rail yards, ports, and storage yards.
With their compact size, cushion tires, and heavy lift capability up to 30,000 lbs., high-capacity industrial lift trucks deliver superior maneuverability and power indoors.
Heavy Cushion Tire Forklifts For Rent with Extendable Counterweights from Versa Lift, Hoist, & Toyota Heavy Duty
Features, Specs & Applications
FEATURES: These high capacity forklifts have removable counterweights on an extendable base to offer maximum versatility and maneuverability on smooth indoor surfaces. The user-friendly design and cutting-edge features optimize efficiency and adaptability.
APPLICATIONS: Machinery Moving, Rigging, Industrial Press Setting, Transporting Presses and Dyes, Moving large equipment inside data centers and other industrial facilities on concrete and other hard finished surfaces.
CAPACITY: 20,000 lbs. to 140,000 lbs.
Extending the counterweights offers increased capacity with models ranging from the 25/35 Versa-Lift with a maximum capacity of 25,000 lbs. with the counterweighs retracted and 35,000 lbs. with the counterweights extended. The largest model – the Versa-Lift 100/140 has a maximum capacity of 100,000 lbs. retracted or 140,000 lbs. with the counterweights extended.
MODELS: Versa-Lift 25/35, Versa-Lift 40/60, Versa-Lift 60/80, Versa-Lift 100/140, Hoist 40/60, Hoist 60/80, Toyota THDA25-35, Toyota THDA40-60, Toyota THDA60-80
OPTIONS: Extended fork lengths and hydraulic boom attachments available
Heavy Duty Forklift Trucks for Rent for Construction and Rough Terrain
Features, Specs & Applications
FEATURES: These heavy-duty forklift trucks lift up to 40,000 lbs. loads faster across tough terrain and steep slopes with heavy-duty pneumatic tires. The enclosed climate-controlled cab, robust performance, and powerful diesel engine
APPLICATIONS: Construction Sites, Lumber, Pre-Cast, Steel, Aluminum, and Breakbulk Applications
CAPACITY: 25,000 lbs. to 66,000 lbs.
MODELS: Hyundai D-Series 160D-9, Hyundai 180D-9, Sany SCP160A-6, Sany SCP300H4
Port Equipment: Container Handlers & Reach Stackers for Rent
Features, Specs & Applications
FEATURES: Built with clear sight lines and top safety features, SANY container handlers and reach stackers offer power and performance with the ability to stack containers up to 5 high.
APPLICATIONS: Ports, Rail yards, storage yards
CAPACITY: 90,000 lbs., 99,000 lbs.,
MODELS: SANY SDCY410K5H4, SANY SRSC45H4
High Capacity Warehouse Forklifts for Rent
Features, Specs & Applications
FEATURES: With their industry-leading compact size at only 56″ wide, cushion tires, and heavy lift capability up to 30,000 lbs., high-capacity industrial lift trucks deliver superior maneuverability and power
APPLICATIONS: Industrial facilities and warehouses
CAPACITY: 20,000 lbs. to 30,000 lbs.
MODELS: Lowry L250XDS, Lowry L220, Lowry L300, Cat T200,
Why Rent High Capacity Forklifts From NLT?
DIVERSE FLEET
We have a large fleet and wide selection of newer model heavy-capacity forklifts from a variety of top brands, ensuring you have access to the best equipment for the job, with the latest features.
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS
We offer flexible options to buy, rent, or least forklifts for short- or long-term needs. We offer daily, weekly, monthly or long-term rentals as well as lease options, new and used forklifts for sale, on-time delivery, field service, operator training and more!
EXPERT ADVICE
As one of the first companies to offer high capacity forklifts for rent or for sale, we're experts in big lift trucks. From initial consultation to final pick-up, our personalized approach to tackling jobs of any size helps us to create lasting partnerships with our customers.
Top Brands of High Capacity Forklifts For Rent from National Lift Truck
National Lift Truck rents and sells used heavy duty forklifts from top brands including Versa-Lift, Hoist, Lowry Lift King and others. Many of the brands are proudly Made in the USA, including Versa-Lift, Toyota Heavy Duty, and Hoist.
Industries and Applications That Rent Heavy Capacity Lift Trucks
From 20,000 lb. large forklift trucks to 140,000 lb. specialty heavy cushion forklifts, our high-capacity forklifts are utilized by a wide range of industries. Learn more about the industries and applications for heavy forklifts.
Machinery Movers & Riggers
Contractors & Construction Sites
Steel, Recycling & Foundry Operations
Factories
Rail Yards and Shipping Yards
Warehouses & Large Industrial Facilities
See our Big Forklifts in Action!
Watch our team prepare and deliver over 80 fork trucks to the International Manufacturing Technology show (IMTS) at McCormick Center in Chicago.
At NLT, we take pride in our ability to tackle ambitious projects like this. With our extensive fleet of rental forklifts and an incredible team of drivers, field technicians, and rental coordinators, we ensure every project is handled with professionalism and exceptional service.
Renting Vs. Buying a High Capacity Forklift
Is it better to buy or rent a high-capacity forklift? The answer depends on several factors, including expected utilization, logistics, and maintenance capabilities, and budget constraints. At National Lift Truck, we offer flexible options to meet your heavy lifting needs with options to buy new, used, or rent specialty and heavy capacity forklifts from our large selection of equipment from Versa-Lift, Hoist, Sellick, Sany, and more.
For one-time heavy lifts, daily or short-term rental is the obvious choice. But for frequent utilization, long-term rentals or buying used may be a better fit than investing the capital to purchase new. For a solution tailored to your complex material handing needs, contact our experienced team for expert guidance, flexible rental and maintenance plans, and competitive purchase options.
Benefits of Renting a High-Capacity Forklift from National Lift Truck
- EXPERIENCE - Get peace of mind with expert support from our team of heavy lift truck specialists with decades of experience
- AVAILABILITY - We have the largest fleet of specialty and heavy-duty lift trucks available in the area
- LOGISTICS - We have the delivery capabilities and and storage space to handle the large equipment
- EXPERT MAINTENANCE - Our technicians have decades of experience to provide the necessary maintenance for the specialty lift equipment
- COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT - We provide thorough on-site equipment demonstrations to ensure your operators are comfortable with the equipment.
Talk to an Expert in High Capacity Forklift Rentals and Sales
At National Lift Truck, we make renting easy. Our experienced and knowledgeable team is here to support you ever step of the way – providing the personal attention and reliable equipment you need to keep your business operating smoothly and your projects on track. We can solve even your toughest material handling and heavy lifting jobs!
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HIGH-CAPACITY FORKLIFT RENTAL FAQ's
What is the maximum lift capacity of forklift that you offer?
Heavy duty forklifts have a larger load capacity than a standard forklift. They are able to carry loads up to 140,000 lbs. Our largest capacity forklift, the Versa-Lift 100/140 can lift up to 140,000 with the counterweights extended.
Do you offer short-term or long-term rental options?
We offer daily, weekly, or long-term rental options
Do you providing rigging services?
We partner with rigging companies to provide the equipment for rigging jobs but we do not provide operators with our forklifts.
What precautions need to be taken when using a high-capacity forklift?
One of the most important – and often overlooked – considerations when renting a heavy capacity lift truck is surface conditions and floor load capacity. Other considerations include being cautious of the longer wheelbase and shifting center of gravity, allowing ample clearance and operating space for fork height and extensions, using spotters and camera when needed to ensure adequate visibility, and ensuring that all operators are trained and certified.
What is an extendable counterweight forklift?
An extendable counterweight forklift is a specialty forklift that is excellent for maneuvering large, heavy loads on solid surfaces in confined, indoor spaces due to their compact size and adjustable wheel base. These heavy cusion tire forklifts have removable counterweights that can be extended and retracted depending on the weight of the load.
What attachments are available for heavy-duty high capacity forklifts?
hydraulic machinery booms
What is a Versa-Lift?
Versa-Lift is a brand of extendable counterweight heavy cushion tire forklift made in the US by Custom Mobile Equipment, Inc.
What brands of heavy-duty lift trucks do you carry?
We stock a variety of brands available to buy new or used or rent including Versa-Lift, Lowry, Hoist, SANY, LiftKing, Toyota Material Handling Heavy Duty, Hyundai, and more.
Do you provide operator training on high capacity lift trucks?
Yes, our forklift operator training classes cover all capacities of forklifts, including heavy capacity models.
What type of industries and businesses utilize heavy forklifts?
Businesses and industries that utilize heavy-duty forklifts include riggers, machinery movers, shipping yards, factories, foundries, plant maintenance teams, and more.
Need to Certify or Recertify Your Forklift Operators?
Get OSHA-certified forklift training from National Lift Truck. Our expert-led courses cover all forklift classes—stand up, sit down, and everything in between. With flexible options for classroom and hands-on training at our Illinois, Tennessee, and Arkansas facilities (or even on-site), we’ll help keep your team safe, compliant, and efficient.
How to Rent a High-Capacity Forklift from National Lift Truck in 5 Easy Steps
Step 1
SUBMIT A RENTAL REQUEST
Submit a forklift rental request or give us a call at (888) 848-4290 during regular business hours to speak to one of our experienced rental coordinators. We will respond timely to your request with personalized service, whether your request is submitted online or by phone.
Step 2
RECEIVE A CUSTOMIZED SOLUTION
After discussing your needs and gathering all necessary information, one of our rental coordinators will provide you with a quote, customized for your unique needs. For more complicated lifting jobs, our team can visit your site to assess your unique challenges and determine the right equipment solution. We are experts at tackling even the toughest jobs!
Step 3
DELIVERY TO YOUR SITE
Upon approving the quote, our rental team will finalize your rental contract, ensure we have up-to-date account information, coordinate with our service department to prep the equipment, and arrange on-time delivery to your job site through our National Specialized Hauling team.
Step 4
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT
Our team is available 24/7 to provide support during your rental. If you have any questions or need extend your rental, just give us a call. Should any repairs or maintenance be needed during long-term, multi-month rentals, we have a team of field technicians on call to keep you going.
Step 5
EQUIPMENT PICK-UP
When you are done with the equipment, give our team a call to stop the rental, and we will schedule pick-up from your site.
End-To-End Material Handling Solutions from NLT
National Lift Truck Rental Store Locations
Franklin Park, Illinois
1 of 6Memphis, Tennessee
2 of 6Jackson, Tennessee
3 of 6Little Rock, Arkansas
4 of 6Springdale, Arkansas
5 of 6Middletown, New York
6 of 6Chicago area Locations Serving Northern Illinois and the Midwest
Our Chicago area locations deliver to nearby states including Northwest Indiana, Southern Wisconsin, Iowa, Mississippi, and more. For longer term rentals, we offer an expanded delivery area. Give us a call to ask about delivery options in your area.
Chicago area locations:
- Franklin Park, IL
- East Hazel Crest, IL
Tennessee & Arkansas Locations Serving the Mid-South
Our locations in Tennessee and Arkansas serve Mississippi and the Mid-South
Mid-South Locations:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Jackson, Tennessee
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Springdale, Arkansas