Used & Refurbished Forklifts with 300" to 400" Lift Height for Sale

A forklift capable of lifting loads between 300 and 400 inches — 25 to 33 feet — is a specialized machine for a specialized operation. Standard counterbalanced forklifts almost never reach this height. The machines that work in the 300 to 400 inch range are purpose-built for high-density vertical storage: very narrow aisle turret trucks, quad-mast reach trucks, and man-up order pickers designed for operations where every cubic foot of building space is productive storage space. If your facility has clear heights above 28 feet and your storage configuration takes full advantage of that vertical space, these machines are not optional — they are the only practical way to service those rack positions efficiently.

Very narrow aisle (VNA) operations are the primary application for 300 to 400 inch lift height equipment. A VNA configuration with a turret truck or swing-reach machine can service both sides of an aisle from a single machine pass, dramatically increasing storage density compared to standard reach truck or counterbalanced forklift configurations. The trade-off is that these operations require highly specific floor flatness standards, wire guidance or rail systems, and careful facility planning. But for operations where real estate is expensive and throughput demands are high, the density gains justify the investment in specialized equipment and infrastructure.

Turret trucks from Raymond, Crown, and other specialized manufacturers dominate this lift height category. The Raymond VNA turret truck is one of the most widely deployed machines in this application, with raised heights commonly reaching 360 to 400 inches in standard configurations. Crown's VNA equipment competes directly in this space with strong ergonomics and integrated fleet management technology. Both brands produce machines that experienced warehouse operations specify when they need maximum vertical utilization.

High-level man-up order pickers also operate in this lift height range. These machines take operators up to rack height to pick directly from storage positions, which improves picking accuracy and speed for operations handling a large number of SKUs across many storage locations. The Raymond 5700 and 5800 series and Crown PC series machines are commonly configured for 300-plus-inch lift heights in high-bay fulfillment environments.

On the refurbished market, 300 to 400 inch lift height machines are the least common category. The specialized nature of these machines means fewer were produced, and operations that own them often run them hard until they require significant rebuilding. When quality refurbished turret trucks and high-reach machines become available, experienced buyers act quickly because the lead time on quality units can be substantial. Pricing for refurbished units in good condition typically runs $25,000 to $65,000 depending on machine type, brand, hours, and configuration.

LiftWorks USA stocks refurbished turret trucks and high-reach equipment when quality units become available. Call 805-601-7081 to discuss current availability. Nationwide shipping available, international buyers welcome.