TOP USA MARINA FORKLIFT DEALER
Nationwide dry-stack marinas & Boat Yards trust Forklift Exchange to keep their boats moving. As an authorized dealer of Hoist Neptune Forklifts, ASCOM Boat Hoists, and ABI Boat Trailers, we sell, rent, service, and stock parts for every major boat-handling forklift on the water — with warehouse in key locations across the country and road technicians ready to deploy everywhere.
• Authorized Hoist Neptune, ASCOM & ABI Dealer
• Family-owned since 1980
• 24/7 emergency service
WHY FORKLIFT EXCHANGE?
Marina forklifts are not warehouse forklifts. A boat handler runs all day in salt air, lifts 30 to 60 feet into a dry-stack rack, then drops below ground to launch a yacht into the water — and one breakdown can strand a customer’s $400,000 boat in the middle of a busy weekend. That reality is why leading dry-stack operators do not buy from generalists. They buy from Forklift Exchange.
We are an authorized dealer for Hoist Neptunes, and also carry every major marina lifts brands on our used inventory. We also represent Ascom marina handlers, so we can match the right machine to your barn height, boat weight, and budget without pushing you toward a single brand.
Our Fort Myers office and warehouse anchor a Florida service network with road technicians in every major coastal city — Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Miami, the Keys — backed by 24/7 emergency response.
BRANDS WE CARRY
Forklift Exchange is an authorized dealer for four marina-equipment lines, covering every common dry-stack and boatyard application.
Self-propelled (diesel or electric power) Boat Hoists on tyres, for marinas and boatyards for the transfer and launching of a variety of vessels.
Features
We work across all industries, offering a wide range of solutions built for the specific needs of each customer, that includes:
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ABI TRAILERS was born in 2002 with the desire to create unique, customizable products for boat handling. After 10 years, the company became the first manufacturer of motorized trailers for boats and still is today.
Self-propelled (diesel or electric power) Boat Hoists on tires, for marinas and boatyards, for the transfer and launching of a variety of vessels.
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BUY · RENT · SELL
New Hoist Neptune Forklifts and Ascom units available for order. We handle spec build, marine corrosion packaging, attachment selection, delivery, on-site commissioning, and operator training.
One of the largest used inventories in the country. Every used marina forklift is inspected, serviced, and (where needed) repainted by our mechanics before it ships.
Short-term coverage for peak season, project work, fleet expansion, or backup. Delivered to any major Florida coastal market with 24-hour notice.
Upgrading, downsizing, or closing a yard? We buy used Wiggins, Hoist, Taylor, and other marina forklifts outright. Written offer typically within one business day.
SERVICE & PARTS
Road technicians in every major coastal Florida market. On-site PMs, repairs, mast and carriage work, hydraulic rebuilds, engine, electrical, telematics, and full corrosion remediation. Every brand we sell plus most legacy makes.
High-demand Wiggins and Hoist Neptune parts stocked at our Fort Myers warehouse — masts, carriages, hydraulics, brakes, electrical, consumables — so the most common breakdowns are same-day or next-day fixes.
Annual and multi-year contracts include scheduled PMs, priority emergency response, parts discounts, and (for fleet operators) a guaranteed loaner unit. Contact our Florida office for a custom quote.
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Forklift Exchange offers marina forklifts, boat hoists, gantry cranes, boat trailers, used marina forklifts, rentals, service, and parts for dry-stack marinas, boatyards, and marine facilities across the country. Equipment options include Hoist Neptune marina forklifts, ASCOM boat hoists, ASCOM gantry cranes, ABI trailers, and used marina forklifts from major brands.
Yes. Forklift Exchange sells new marina forklifts, including Hoist Neptune forklifts and ASCOM units. The team can assist with equipment specification, corrosion protection packages, attachment selection, delivery, on-site commissioning, and operator training.
Yes. Forklift Exchange carries used marina forklifts from major brands, including Wiggins, Hoist, Taylor, and other boat-handling forklift manufacturers. Used marina forklifts are inspected, serviced, and, when needed, repainted before shipping.
Yes. Marina forklift rentals are available for peak season, project work, temporary fleet expansion, backup equipment, and emergency coverage. Forklift Exchange can help match the right rental machine to your boat weights, rack height, marina layout, and timeline.
Forklift Exchange carries Hoist Neptune marina forklifts, ASCOM boat hoists, ASCOM gantry cranes, ABI boat trailers, and used marina forklifts from major brands. Forklift Exchange is also an authorized dealer for Hoist Neptune, ASCOM, and ABI marina equipment.
A Hoist Neptune marina forklift is a boat-handling lift truck designed for marina and dry-stack storage operations. Neptune forklifts are built for lifting, transporting, launching, and retrieving boats, with features such as operator-focused controls, visibility, corrosion protection, and rubber fork covering systems designed to help protect vessels during handling.
ASCOM boat hoists are used by marinas and boatyards to transfer, launch, retrieve, and move vessels. Available boat hoist options include self-propelled diesel or electric models with features such as marine-grade coating, steering systems, sling block adjustment, synchronized winches, load detection, radio remote control, and remote assistance.
ASCOM gantry cranes are used for heavy vessel handling and industrial lifting applications. Forklift Exchange offers ASCOM solutions such as rubber-tired gantry cranes, straddle carriers, rail-mounted gantry cranes, and semi-gantry cranes, depending on the application and site requirements.
ABI trailers are used for boat handling, transfer, and launching applications in marinas and boatyards. Available features may include hydraulic variable width, hydraulic pads, remote control, sailboat pad extensions, remote assistance, soundproof engines, and customizable configurations.
Yes. Choosing the right marina forklift depends on the heaviest boat you need to move, dry-stack rack height, negative lift requirements, launch area design, aisle space, corrosion exposure, fuel preference, and budget. Forklift Exchange can help match the right machine to your barn height, boat weight, and operating needs.
The correct capacity should be based on the heaviest boat your marina currently handles or plans to handle, not just the average boat in your facility. Buying for the largest expected load helps prevent equipment strain, downtime, and situations where a customer’s vessel cannot be moved because the forklift is undersized.
Positive lift refers to how high the forks can reach above ground level. It is important for dry-stack marinas because the forklift must be able to place boats into upper storage racks. The required positive lift depends on the height and tier count of your dry-stack storage system.
Negative lift refers to how far the forks can lower below ground level. This is important for marinas that launch boats into slips or water-level launch areas. A marina forklift must have enough negative lift to safely lower and retrieve boats from the launch area.
Marina forklifts operate around salt air, water, humidity, and harsh outdoor conditions. Corrosion protection helps extend equipment life and reduce downtime. Forklift Exchange highlights features such as galvanized components, multi-step paint processes, sealed electronics, marine-grade hydraulics, and ongoing corrosion maintenance plans.
Yes. Forklift Exchange can quote electric marina forklift options alongside diesel models. Electric marina forklifts may be a strong option for facilities focused on lower noise, reduced exhaust around boats and customers, and changing emissions or waterfront operating requirements.
Yes. Forklift Exchange provides field service for marina forklifts, including preventive maintenance, repairs, mast and carriage work, hydraulic rebuilds, engine service, electrical repairs, telematics support, and corrosion remediation. Service is available for brands sold by Forklift Exchange as well as many legacy makes.
Yes. Forklift Exchange stocks high-demand marina forklift parts, including Wiggins and Hoist Neptune parts, at its Fort Myers warehouse. Parts support may include masts, carriages, hydraulic components, brakes, electrical parts, and common maintenance items.
<p>Yes. Forklift Exchange offers annual and multi-year service plans for marina operators. These plans may include scheduled preventive maintenance, priority emergency response, parts discounts, and loaner-unit support for qualifying fleet operators.</p>
Yes. Forklift Exchange buys used marina forklifts from marinas that are upgrading, downsizing, or closing a yard. Brands of interest include Wiggins, Hoist, Taylor, and other marina forklift makes.
To request a quote, contact Forklift Exchange with your marina or boatyard details, including the type of equipment needed, boat weights, rack height, positive and negative lift requirements, site location, preferred brand, rental or purchase timeline, and any service or parts needs.