Perth Fork Trucks

What Perth Fork Trucks does

Perth Fork Trucks is a privately held, Western Australian materials handling equipment dealer and service provider founded in 2000 and headquartered at 106 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA. The company sells, hires, and services forklifts and access equipment spanning lifting capacities from 700kg pallet trolleys to 48T reach stackers, representing a broad portfolio of OEM brands including TCM, Jungheinrich, Crown, Yale, Hyster, Konecranes, Toyota, Linde, Kalmar, and Baumann. Its customer base spans Western Australian enterprises in mining and resources (BHP, Roy Hill, Mineral Resources), logistics and warehousing (AWH, Seatram), retail (Bunnings Warehouse), utilities (ATCO Gas), oil and gas (Fugro), equipment hire (Kennards Hire, Onsite Rentals), and a long tail of small and medium businesses across food, manufacturing, transport, and services.

The business operates three revenue streams: one-time equipment sales (new and pre-owned), short- and long-term rental hire (1 day to 7 years), and ongoing servicing and repairs for any make or model, including mobile emergency and scheduled maintenance. Pricing is publicly disclosed on its e-commerce website, with hire starting from $175/day and weekly rental rates ranging from approximately $95 to $5,500 depending on equipment type and capacity. Sales, hire, and distribution are conducted direct-to-end-user through a physical showroom in Bibra Lake, an online shop at perthforktrucks.com.au, a 1800 phone line, and field service coverage across Western Australia. The company employs approximately 5 people and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or subsidiaries.

Name

Perth Fork Trucks

Legal name

Perth Fork Trucks

Website

https://perthforktrucks.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perth Fork Trucks is a privately held Western Australian dealer founded in 2000 that sells, hires, and services forklifts and access equipment from 700kg to 48T, serving mining, logistics, retail, and SMB customers across WA from its Bibra Lake depot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Materials Handling Equipment Distribution and Rental

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHABAA

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

SECONDARYIMACAFAD

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Off-Highway & Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing (Construction/Agriculture/Mining)

SECONDARYIMAHABAJ

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

Keywords

• Forklift sales
• Forklift hire
• Materials handling equipment
• Equipment servicing repairs
• Warehouse equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Bibra Lake

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Perth Fork Trucks sells new and pre-owned forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and attachments. Products range from small 700kg forklifts to heavy-duty 45T+ reach stackers. Sales include single outright purchase transactions.
2. Equipment Hire & Rental: Short- and long-term forklift hire from 1 day to 7 years, covering lifting capacities from 1.8T to 48T. Rental includes counterbalance forklifts, all-terrain forklifts, pallet trolleys, walkie stackers, scissor lifts, and accessories in Diesel, Petrol, LPG, or Electric variants.
3. Servicing & Repairs: Expert service and repair for any make or model of forklift, including mobile emergency servicing and scheduled maintenance, to keep equipment running and costs low.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Perth Fork Trucks sells, hires, and services forklifts and access equipment for industrial and commercial customers across Western Australia. The company distributes new equipment from brands including TCM and Jungheinrich alongside pre-owned units from manufacturers such as Crown, Hyster, Yale, Linde, Konecranes, and Kalmar, with lifting capacities ranging from 1.8T to 48T. It also provides expert servicing and repairs for any make or model, including mobile emergency maintenance and scheduled service contracts.

Product overview

Perth Fork Trucks is a materials handling equipment provider offering a comprehensive range of forklifts, access equipment, and related services. The company operates as a dealer offering TCM and Jungheinrich as primary new forklift brands alongside used equipment from manufacturers including Crown, Hyster, Yale, Linde, Konecranes, Kalmar, Toyota, CAT, Komatsu, Clark, and Baumann. Core offerings include forklift hire (short-term and long-term rentals from 1.8T to 48T), forklift sales (new and pre-owned), and servicing and repairs. The product portfolio spans counterbalance forklifts, electric forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, walkie stackers, scissor lifts, tow tractors, container handlers, and various attachments including crane jibs, fork extensions, and safety work platforms. The company supplies to industries including mining, logistics, warehousing, and construction across Western Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Forklift Sales (TCM and Jungheinrich) Outright sale of new TCM and Jungheinrich forklifts and reach trucks for industrial and commercial buyers, with factory warranty and Japanese/German build quality.
• Pre-Owned Forklift Sales Outright sale of pre-owned forklifts from major manufacturers including Crown, Hyster, Yale, Linde, Konecranes, Kalmar, Toyota, and others, suitable for pallet handling, container handling, and warehousing.
• Forklift Hire and Rental Short- and long-term rental of forklifts (1 day to 7 years) and access equipment including counterbalance forklifts, all-terrain forklifts, pallet trolleys, walkie stackers, and scissor lifts for industrial and commercial customers across Western Australia.
• Servicing and Repairs Expert servicing and repair of any make or model of forklift, including mobile emergency servicing delivered to customer sites and scheduled maintenance programs, with latest diagnostic tools for fast, accurate diagnosis.
• Forklift Attachments and Accessories Sale of forklift attachments and accessories including crane jibs, fork extensions, tipping bins, concrete kibbles, hydraulic fork positioners, and safety work platforms for elevated personnel work.

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TCM (Toshiba Carrier Mitsubishi)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks is a distributor of TCM forklifts, offering TCM equipment ranging from 1.8T to 23T capacity. TCM forklifts are a core part of their new equipment range, featuring proven reliability, Japanese build quality, ease of maintenance, and factory warranty.
• JungheinrichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks distributes Jungheinrich electric forklifts and reach trucks, including models such as the 1.6T, 2T, and 2.7T electric forklifts and reach trucks. Jungheinrich products are positioned as premium electric materials handling solutions.
• Yale (Hyster-Yale)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks stocks and sells Yale forklifts and reach trucks ranging from 1.4T to 10T capacity. Yale products are a key part of the portfolio covering electric and LPG counterbalance forklifts.
• Crown Equipment CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks distributes Crown forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers including heavy-duty 16T forklifts, 2T reach trucks, and 1.36T electric stock pickers. Crown products feature advanced operator comfort and safety systems.
• Hyster (Hyster-Yale)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks stocks Hyster forklifts ranging from 1.8T to 32T, including heavy-duty mining and port equipment. Hyster products are suited for heavy industrial applications and are prominently featured in their hire fleet.
• KonecranescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks distributes Konecranes heavy-duty forklifts and reach stackers, including 25T, 32T, and 45T capacity machines suitable for port and heavy industrial applications.
• Toyota Material HandlingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks stocks Toyota forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks, including models ranging from 700kg compact units to 3T road-registered forklifts.
• Linde Material HandlingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks distributes Linde forklifts and reach trucks including 1.4T reach trucks, 3T, 16T, 25T, and 45T reach stackers.
• Kalmar (Cargotec)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Fork Trucks stocks Kalmar heavy-duty diesel forklifts including 16T and 33T models suitable for port and heavy industrial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Toyota Material Handling Australia: National distributor of Toyota forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks across Australia. Comparable to Perth Fork Trucks' Toyota distribution line and counterbalance/electric product range, with a much larger national service network.
• Adaptalift Group: Australian materials handling dealer distributing Hyster, Yale, and other major brands, with hire, sales, and service across multiple states. Closely comparable to Perth Fork Trucks' multi-brand, multi-state-capable dealer model, focused on warehouse and industrial equipment.
• Briggs Equipment: Industrial equipment distributor in Australia handling forklifts, warehouse equipment, and access platforms. Comparable 3-in-1 sales/hire/service model with multi-brand portfolio, serving industrial and logistics customers.
• Jungheinrich Australia: Direct branch of the German OEM, distributing electric forklifts and reach trucks in Australia. Both compete and partner — Perth Fork Trucks is a Jungheinrich distributor, but Jungheinrich also sells direct in major metro areas, making it a partial competitor.
• United Forklift and Access Solutions: One of Australia's largest independent forklift and access equipment dealers, offering sales, hire, and servicing across multiple states. Directly comparable to Perth Fork Trucks in product mix (counterbalance, reach, electric) and three-legged business model, but with national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Global manufacturer of heavy-duty forklifts, reach stackers, and port equipment. Perth Fork Trucks distributes Konecranes/SMV 25T-45T machines; Konecranes also operates direct in major Australian industrial markets, making it a competing OEM-distributor pair.
• Coates Hire: National equipment hire operator with a broad industrial fleet including forklifts and access equipment. Comparable to Perth Fork Trucks' hire business from a customer-choice perspective, especially for large project-based demand.
• Kennards Hire: Australia's largest family-owned equipment hire company with broad offerings across access, earthmoving, and materials handling. Comparable to Perth Fork Trucks' hire stream for short-term customers, and a named customer of Perth Fork Trucks, illustrating overlap as both supplier and competitor.
• Hyster-Yale Group: Global OEM of Hyster and Yale lift trucks with direct and dealer sales in Australia. Comparable to Perth Fork Trucks' Hyster and Yale product lineup, but operating at OEM scale with national dealer networks.

Regional players

• Onsite Rentals: WA-focused equipment hire company supplying forklifts and materials handling equipment to mining and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Perth Fork Trucks' hire stream in the same Western Australian geography, and listed as a customer of Perth Fork Trucks, indicating direct market overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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