Used Lift Inventory Levels Rising, Asking & Auction Values Trending Down

    Posted On: July 15, 2025

    The new Sandhills Global market report covering June data for used lift equipment on LiftsToday.com and other Sandhills platforms shows an increase in inventory levels while asking prices and auction values are trending downward.

    Inventory levels in this market have been climbing for five months. In June, inventory increased by 4.48% month over month but was down 13.92% year over year. Used telehandlers led other categories in M/M inventory level increases, while used rough terrain scissor lifts led in YOY increases.

    Watch our video to learn how used cushion tire forklifts, rough terrain scissor lifts, telehandlers, and boom lifts are leading asking and auction value trends in the lift market.

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