Equipment Loans While it's possible to get full financing, there are some lenders who may require a 20% down payment. You're required to have a minimum credit score of 600 and need to be in operation for at least one year.
A forklift is a capital item that requires a combination of financial and operational analysis before making the acquisition.
The age of a forklift is measured in hours, not years, and the average lifespan of a forklift is 10,000 – 15,000 hours. That said: Toyota is the only forklift manufacturer to maintain its resale value after 10,000 hours.