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Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures heavy-duty lift trucks, ranging in capacity from 15,000 lbs. to more than 115,000 lbs (7-50+ tons). Their forklifts are engineered for the speed, power and durability required of any heavy industry. With more than 100 years of proven reliability and quality engineering, Hoist Liftruck provides the preferred liftruck for performance, serviceability and operator comfort.

Hoist Liftruck evolved from humble beginnings. In 1980, Marty Flaska started Forklift Exchange from his house in the western suburbs of Chicago, specializing in buying, selling and renting material handling equipment. Over the next decade, the company grew tremendously, and in 1994, Flaska acquired the rights to build cushion-tire forklifts from Brooklyn, New York-based Silent Hoist and Crane.

Moving the business to Addison, Illinois, Flaska transformed Silent Hoist and Crane into Hoist Liftruck Mfg., Inc. In a few years, Hoist Liftruck became the preferred vendor for high-capacity cushion-tire forklifts for the automotive, steel and aluminum industries. In 1998, Hoist Liftruck moved its operations to its current location in Bedford Park, Illinois to accommodate its expansion, with Hoist Liftruck acquiring Cleveland, Ohio-based Elwell-Parker in 2000 and Bucyrus, Ohio-based Schreck and Autolift in 2001.

In May – 2010, Hoist sold its ancillary material handling brands, Elwell-Parker, Autolift and Schreck, to once again focus on its core pneumatic and cushion-tire products. The sale allows Hoist Liftruck to meet the growing demand for material handling equipment in the U.S, and further solidifies our viability as a U.S. manufacturing stalwart.

At Hoist Liftruck, every liftruck is equipped with STANDARD premium components and features, assuring you optimal quality and reliability. From innovative engineering to provide superior all-around visibility to advanced ergonomics to provide comfort and maximum control, Hoist liftrucks give you the best value for your money.

Hoist liftrucks are 100% American-made with more than 75% of the material on a liftruck made in-house and the rest coming from reputable North American suppliers. Coupled with their efficient manufacturing process and aftermarket support structure, they are able to provide the FASTEST delivery times in the industry -- with liftrucks up to 36,000 lbs. being delivered in less than 10 weeks -- and superior parts/service support -- 24 hours a day with same-day availability on most components.

Low maintenance, easy operation and consistent quality are trademarks of Hoist liftrucks. Models include cushion and pneumatic tire lift trucks as well as electric and marina forklifts with lifting capacities up to 100,000 lbs. They also offer loaded and empty container handler models and reach stackers.