Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Source for Heavy-Duty Lift Equipment
Founded in 1964, Cal-Lift has established itself as a leading provider of heavy-duty lift equipment and material handling solutions across California, Arizona, and Nevada. With over six decades of experience, we specialize in sales, rentals, parts, and service for industrial lift trucks, container handlers, terminal tractors, and forklifts from top manufacturers like Taylor Machine Works, Kalmar Ottawa, and CLARK. Our team of experts, boasting over 150 years of combined industry experience, delivers tailored equipment solutions to meet diverse operational needs. We maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction through rapid response times, certified technicians, and a commitment to honesty and integrity.With multiple full-service branches in key logistics hubs like the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, we provide localized support and 24/7 emergency service capabilities. Our core values emphasize accountability, continuous improvement, and building long-term partnerships with clients. As an authorized dealer for major industry brands, we combine cutting-edge technology with time-tested reliability to help businesses optimize material handling efficiency.
Services
Forklift Rentals
Equipment Sales
Parts Supply
Preventive Maintenance
Emergency Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of specialized expertise in material handling equipment since 1964
- Our 150+ combined years of management experience ensures deep industry knowledge
- We provide 24/7 emergency service with certified technicians across multiple locations
- Our partnerships with top manufacturers guarantee access to premium quality equipment
- We maintain a full-service branch network covering major logistics hubs in three states
Services
Forklift Rentals
We provide flexible forklift rental solutions for businesses needing temporary or project-based material handling equipment. Our fleet includes electric, IC cushion, and pneumatic tire models from industry-leading manufacturers. With daily, weekly, and monthly rental options, we help companies maintain operational flexibility while avoiding capital expenditures. Our rental coordinators ensure quick equipment deployment to maximize uptime for time-sensitive operations.
Preventive Maintenance
Our comprehensive preventive maintenance programs help extend equipment lifespan and minimize unexpected breakdowns. Certified technicians perform regular inspections, fluid changes, and component replacements according to manufacturer specifications. We offer customized service plans tailored to equipment usage patterns and operational demands. Our proactive approach reduces downtime and ensures optimal performance of material handling equipment across multiple industries.
Parts Supply
We maintain extensive inventory of genuine replacement parts for all major lift truck brands we represent. Our parts specialists quickly identify and deliver critical components to keep equipment operational. We offer same-day shipping for in-stock items and expedited ordering for specialized parts. Quality assurance processes ensure all components meet original equipment manufacturer specifications, maintaining equipment reliability and safety standards.
Equipment Sales
We offer comprehensive sales solutions for new and used material handling equipment from trusted manufacturers. Our product range includes container handlers, terminal tractors, and forklifts with capacities from 4,000 to 125,000 lbs. Expert consultants help customers select optimal equipment configurations based on specific operational requirements. We provide complete delivery, installation, and training support for new equipment purchases.
Emergency Repairs
Our emergency repair service provides rapid response for critical equipment failures. Available 24 hours a day, our certified technicians diagnose and resolve issues on-site using mobile service units stocked with essential tools and parts. We prioritize urgent cases with guaranteed response times to minimize production disruptions. This service ensures continuous operation for businesses relying on uninterrupted material handling capabilities.
People
Mark Maechling
President
Mark Maechling has led Cal-Lift since 2003, continuing the company's founding values while expanding its service territory to include Arizona and Nevada. With over 25 years of industry experience since joining the company in 1995, he has driven strategic growth through new branch openings in Colton and Oakland while maintaining the organization's customer-centric approach.
Questions
What types of lift equipment do you sell?
We offer heavy-duty lift trucks including container handlers, terminal tractors, and forklifts from Taylor Machine Works, Kalmar Ottawa, and CLARK, with capacities ranging from 4,000 to 125,000 lbs.
Do you provide equipment rentals?
Yes, we offer flexible rental options for sit-down electric, IC cushion, narrow aisle, and container handling equipment available for daily, weekly, or monthly terms.
What service areas do you cover?
We serve California, Arizona, and Nevada with multiple full-service branches in key logistics centers including City of Industry, Colton, Oakland, Mesa, and North Las Vegas.
Are parts available for all equipment brands?
We stock genuine replacement parts for all major brands we represent, including Taylor, Kalmar Ottawa, CLARK, and other industry-standard material handling equipment.
Do you offer emergency repair services?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency service provides rapid response with mobile technicians available to address critical equipment failures at any time.
What financing options are available?
We offer customized financing solutions through partnerships with major equipment financing companies to help businesses acquire necessary material handling equipment.
Reviews (6)
Diego F.
Dec 02, 2020
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Professional, painless and affordable. Rent your lifts here! Great experience and the equipment is solid and quality
Adam V.
Dec 02, 2020
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Our company TRULITE GLASS AND ALUMINUM uses Cal-lift inc. to service our lifts. They also provide rental equipment for us when a machine is down. As a regional transportation manager it is important to have my machines operating at full capacity 7 days a week 24 hours a day. The service team at Cal-Lift make that possible. When it's time to retire a yard goat or a 4 wheel pneumatic I call on Oscar, Mike or Anthony to do a demo for us and show us their new and used inventory.
Joe L.
Dec 01, 2020
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My company uses them for big projects the rental process is easy, quick and to the point solid staff and great service would recommend. Had to leave a comment just because they really impressed me.
Lemi F.
Oct 16, 2020
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We were looking for an 8,000LB capacity lift for quite some time but to no avail. Luckily for us, Kyle Hughes from Cal-Lift reached out and sent us an option that we really liked. After seeing the lift we came to an agreement and purchased it. We are super happy with how they treated us and would recommend them to anyone looking for professional/great service when considering buying a forklift.
Alexander M.
Oct 24, 2018
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Great service and workers. Never had a problem with this company. When my lift broke, a technician came out and serviced everything perfectly. They work hard and obviously care about their customer base.
Jessica Y.
May 17, 2013
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If I could put no star I would. Worst customer service EVER. If they send a tech out to you be ware because they will be doing personal things while billing you for the hour & might forget to do some type of work as well that could lead to major problems later.
