Carried new — plus inspected used
Clark Forklifts in Northern Virginia
Clark invented the forklift in 1917 and still builds one of the most durable counterbalanced lineups on the market. We sell Clark IC (internal combustion) and electric lift trucks across Northern Virginia. They are a practical, well-priced choice for general warehouse and manufacturing work.
Clark forklifts sold, rented and serviced across Northern Virginia. Free, no-obligation quotes.
The line
Why we quote Clark
Clark is the line we quote for plain counterbalanced work when the budget matters. Capacities run from 3,000 lb through 18,000 lb and up. Cushion tires suit indoor slabs, and pneumatic tires suit yards and dock aprons. Power options are LP, diesel and electric. For a building that needs a truck to move pallets reliably, not do a specialized job, Clark is usually the best value on the quote.
The older Route 28 corridor and the mid-century Sterling and Chantilly flex stock are natural Clark territory. Most of those buildings went up mid-century with 18 to 22 foot clear heights. They have narrower column spacing and slabs that have shifted over the decades. That rules out tall three-stage masts. A compact cushion-tire truck on a two-stage mast is the machine that actually fits. A full-size counterbalanced truck often will not work in that stock, whatever it costs.
Clark also comes up because its parts network lasts. Clark trucks stay in service for a very long time, and parts for older units are easy to find. That changes the math on used equipment. Take a single-shift Loudoun County operation with four hours of real lift time a day. Hours never pile up the way they do in a multi-shift building, which is what makes used equipment risky. For that operation, a well-documented reconditioned Clark is often the right call.
What we supply
Clark at a glance
The Clark lineup we carry new, plus inspected used units as they come through.
- 01Electric counterbalance, 3,000-6,000 lb
- 02LP and diesel cushion tire
- 03LP and diesel pneumatic tire
- 04Walkie stackers and pallet trucks
Clark at work
Manufacturer photography of the Clark line.
From our inventory
Used Clark forklifts we have had in stock
Our own photos of used Clark trucks from our inventory. Stock changes week to week, so call for what is available now.
Applications
Where Clark fits in Northern Virginia
Older Route 28 flex stock
IC cushion tire, 4,000–6,000 lb, two-stage mast for lower clear heights
General warehouse & manufacturing
Counterbalanced trucks across LP, diesel and electric
Mixed indoor/outdoor duty
IC pneumatic tire for yards, docks and broken asphalt
Light-duty and single-shift
Reconditioned units — strong value under four hours daily use
Before you buy
Buying a used Clark forklift: what to check
These checks separate a good used truck from an expensive one. You can make every one of them before you commit.
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Parts support is the reason to buy used Clark
Clark trucks stay in service for decades, and parts for older units are easy to find. That makes a 15-year-old Clark a sound purchase. A truck the same age from a brand with thinner support would not be.
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Engine hours vs lift hours
On IC trucks, these two numbers differ. A truck idling all day at a dock builds engine hours without doing much work. We read both meters where the truck reports them.
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Mast wear and slab history
Ask where the truck worked. A Clark that spent its life on a broken slab in an older Route 28 flex building shows it. You see it in the mast rollers and the front axle.
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LP vs diesel condition
LP trucks usually run cleaner inside than diesel trucks at the same hours. On diesel trucks, we check for blow-by and injector condition before we recondition.
Questions
Clark questions
1 Where can I buy a Clark forklift in Northern Virginia?
Dulles Forklifts sells Clark forklifts across Northern Virginia. That includes Sterling, Ashburn, Manassas, Gainesville, Chantilly, Centreville and Herndon. We also cover the rest of Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties. Call (703) 783-7792 for current availability.
2 What capacities do Clark forklifts come in?
Clark counterbalanced forklifts run from about 3,000 lb through 18,000 lb and above. Cushion tires suit finished indoor slabs, and pneumatic tires suit yards and dock aprons. Power options are LP, diesel and electric, in both three-wheel and four-wheel models. We rate the truck against your heaviest realistic load at your real lift height, not your average load.
3 Are parts available for older Clark forklifts?
Yes, parts for older Clark forklifts are easy to get. That is one practical reason the line holds its value. Clark trucks often stay in service for decades, and the parts network supports older units well. That makes a reconditioned Clark easier to justify than used equipment from a maker with thinner parts support.
4 Should I buy a new or used Clark forklift?
The choice between a new and used Clark comes down to duty cycle (how many hours a day the truck works). Under about four hours of daily lift time, a reconditioned unit at roughly half the cost of new is usually the better business decision. A lot of the Loudoun and Fairfax County flex space fits that pattern. At two or three shifts a day, hours turn into service cost and downtime faster than the savings justify. There, new is the safer call. We quote both side by side so you can see the trade-off.
Where we work
Clark forklifts across Northern Virginia
We sell, rent and service Clark lift trucks across Loudoun, western Fairfax and Prince William counties. Pick your area to see the equipment that market runs.
- Sterling, VA Clark forklifts
- Ashburn, VA Clark forklifts
- Dulles, VA Clark forklifts
- Leesburg, VA Clark forklifts
- Purcellville, VA Clark forklifts
- Chantilly, VA Clark forklifts
- Herndon, VA Clark forklifts
- Reston, VA Clark forklifts
- Fairfax, VA Clark forklifts
- Centreville, VA Clark forklifts
- Manassas, VA Clark forklifts
- Gainesville, VA Clark forklifts
- Bristow, VA Clark forklifts
- Haymarket, VA Clark forklifts
Need a Clark
quote?
Tell us the load, the aisle width and the duty cycle. We spec against the job, not the catalog. We will even tell you when a different make fits better.