AvailableUsed Forklifts for Sale
Quality Refurbished Forklifts — Fully Guaranteed
Every used forklift on the AWE yard is fully refurbished by our factory-trained engineers and backed by a written guarantee. Maintenance packages available.
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40+ Years Experience
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!New stock arriving weekly
More refurbished forklifts, pallet trucks and electric tugs land on the AWE yard most weeks. Call us for the latest list or to register interest in a specific make and model.
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Refurbished forklifts for sale, ready to collect from Dublin
Every used truck on this page has been through our Rathcoole workshop.
AWE has been supplying and servicing materials handling equipment to Irish business since 1985, so most of the used forklifts we sell are trucks we already know — units coming off our own hire fleet or off contracts we maintained. That matters when you buy second-hand: we can tell you the hours, the service history and what was replaced, rather than guessing at an auction lot.
Stock covers electric counterbalance, diesel and LPG counterbalance, reach trucks, stackers and powered pallet trucks from Xilin, Linde, Crown, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich and other major makes, in capacities from 1.5 to 3.5 tonnes. Every unit is sold with a written guarantee and a current Thorough Examination certificate, and can be added to a fixed-cost maintenance package so servicing and statutory inspection are covered from day one.
Not sure whether to buy used, buy new or hire? Compare new Xilin forklifts, forklift hire and lease and finance options — or call the sales desk on (01) 401 9919 and describe the job.
Lower capital outlay
A refurbished truck typically costs a fraction of new, which frees up capital for racking, stock or a second unit.
Available now
Everything on this page is on the Dublin yard. No 8–12 week factory lead time — collect or take delivery within days.
Proven, serviceable models
We stock the makes our engineers know well and can get parts for quickly: Xilin, Linde, Crown, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Toyota and Hyster.
Backed like a new truck
Written guarantee, current Thorough Examination certificate and the option of a fixed-cost maintenance package.
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Every used truck — fully refurbished, fully guaranteed
Each unit is stripped, inspected and rebuilt by our factory-trained engineers before it leaves the yard. Add a maintenance package for total peace of mind.
FAQ
Buying a used forklift in Ireland
Every truck is stripped, inspected and rebuilt by our factory-trained engineers before it goes on the yard: hydraulics and mast checked and resealed where needed, forks measured against the 10% wear limit, brakes and steering overhauled, battery load-tested or engine serviced, and the whole truck resprayed and safety-tested. It leaves with a current Thorough Examination certificate.
Free downloads
Take the practical bits away with you
Print-ready sheets our engineers use with Irish customers. Leave an email and the download opens straight away.
Daily forklift pre-use safety checklist (PDF)
One printable page per truck, per shift — tyres, forks, mast, brakes, seat belt. Written around S.I. 299/2007 duties for Irish sites.
Hire vs buy decision sheet (PDF)
Six questions that decide it, plus what actually moves the cost on hire, new, used and finance. No invented rates.
Knowledge Hub
Read before you decide
New vs Used Forklifts: When Refurbished Is the Smarter Buy
A well-documented ex-hire truck can do the same job for far less. The risk is not age, it is unknown history — here is what to check and when to pay for new.
7 min readHow Much Does a Forklift Cost in Ireland? New, Used and Hire Compared
The purchase price is the smallest part of the decision. Here is how new, used, hire and contract hire compare once servicing, inspection, tyres and downtime are counted.
9 min readElectric vs Diesel vs LPG Forklifts: Which Suits an Irish Site?
Electric has won indoors and is now winning outdoors too — but diesel still has a job in muddy yards. Here is how the three power sources compare on cost, emissions and practicality in Ireland.
9 min readCan't see what you need?
Stock turns over weekly. Tell us your spec and we'll find the right truck.