Those who will need a forklift more shortly, but are currently on a low budget, might think about renting one now and then buying later once you have the means. For the same amount of a forklift lease cost per month, you can rent a forklift for an entire month.
If you are thinking of buying a forklift because it will be needed for an upcoming lifting project, you might want to consider forklift rental instead. That is a lot to pay for equipment that will only be there in case you need it.
Keep in mind that one of these large industrial lift trucks can run anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000. They are not something people should buy just because they are great to have. Forklifts are an awfully expensive piece of equipment.
