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Forklifts & Handling

Forklifts and handling equipment for sale and hire in South Africa

Diesel, LPG and electric forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks and telehandlers for warehouses, yards and sites.

What you can find

  • Diesel and LPG forklifts
  • Electric forklifts and reach trucks
  • Container handling forklifts
  • Telehandlers
  • Pallet jacks and stackers

What to check before you buy

  • Hour meter reading
  • Mast chains, rollers and fork wear
  • Battery age and condition on electric units
  • Brakes, steering and hydraulics under load
  • Load plate showing rated capacity

Questions to ask the seller

  • What lift height and capacity do I need?
  • Is a recent load test certificate available?
  • Does it come with a charger (electric)?
  • Is it suitable for indoor or outdoor use?

Buying or hiring?

Rental is popular for seasonal peaks. Ask about breakdown cover and battery swaps.

Trade safely

For sales, keep personal contact and bank details private and contact support to coordinate inspection. Rentals allow direct contact and outside arrangements, with 0% commission and no payment protection. Check ownership and the serial number before proceeding. Protected website payments are not available yet. Buyers pay no platform fee. Sale commission uses marginal bands in ZAR; see the current schedule before listing. Provider charges are separate and currently unconfirmed.

Your safety comes first

Keep sale conversations and agreements on MyTradeMarket. Hidden contact details help protect you from scams and payment pressure; on site records give staff evidence to review.

Protected checkout is not available yet. Do not send a private sale payment or pay anyone claiming to hold funds for us. Contact support before proceeding.

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