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Family Owned Since 1968 · Bay Area Roots

Keep your floor moving.
We handle the lifts.

Darwin Forklifts delivers fast rentals (3,000–15,000 lbs), new & used equipment sales, 24-hour on-site road service, lithium-ion conversions, and OSHA-certified training.

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  • Ready-to-roll rental fleet
  • 24/7 Mobile road repair
  • Lithium-ion upgrades
  • OSHA 1910.178 certified
50+ Years Experience Trusted across Northern California
Fast Fleet Dispatch Same-day & scheduled delivery
24/7 Road Service Stocked mobile vans, certified techs
Complete Lifecycle Sales · Rentals · Parts · Conversions

Inventory & Fleet

Forklifts, reach trucks, and aerial lifts ready to deploy

Fully inspected, OSHA compliant, and available for daily, weekly, monthly, or long-term rent.

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Warehouse Favorite Electric Sit-Down Cushion Forklift

Sit-Down Electric Cushion

Toyota 8-Series / Crown SC6000 Series

Capacity 3,000 – 5,000 lbs
Power / Fuel 36V/48V Electric
Tire Type Smooth Cushion (Indoor)
Mast Height 189" Triple Stage
From $225/day · $1,850/mo Reserve
Heavy Duty Yard Pneumatic Tire Forklift

Sit-Down IC Pneumatic

Toyota 5K / Yale Veracitor Series

Capacity 5,000 – 8,000 lbs
Power / Fuel LPG / Dual Fuel / Diesel
Tire Type Solid Pneumatic (Rough Yard)
Attachment Side-Shift Standard
From $260/day · $2,150/mo Reserve
Narrow Aisle Stand-up Reach Truck

Stand-Up Reach Truck

Crown RR / Raymond 7000 Series

Capacity 3,500 – 4,500 lbs
Lift Height Up to 270" (22.5 ft)
Aisle Width 8.5 ft - 9 ft Narrow Aisle
Steering Multi-task control handle
From $285/day · $2,350/mo Reserve
Stock Picker Crown WAV60 Order Picker

Crown WAV60 / Order Picker

Work Assist Vehicle & Order Selection

Working Height Up to 17 ft Reach
Tray Capacity 300 lbs Load Tray + 200 lb Deck
Turning Radius Zero-turn maneuverability
Charging 110V Standard Wall Plug
From $295/day · $2,450/mo Reserve
Max Payload High Capacity Forklift

High-Capacity Heavy Lift

10,000 – 15,000 lb Industrial Workhorse

Capacity 10,000 – 15,500 lbs
Fork Length 60" - 72" Heavy duty
Chassis Heavy-gauge reinforced mast
Applications Steel, lumber, heavy machinery
From $420/day · $3,400/mo Reserve
Aerial Work Electric Scissor Lift

Electric Scissor Lift

Genie / Skyjack 19ft – 32ft Platforms

Platform Height 19 ft to 32 ft
Platform Cap. 500 – 1,000 lbs (2-person)
Tires Non-marking solid rubber
Drive Full elevation drivable
From $195/day · $1,450/mo Reserve

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Select your machine, timeline, and options to calculate estimated pricing and request immediate dispatch.

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$2,000
Estimated rate / month (Electric Cushion 3-5k lb)
  • 100% Pre-delivery safety inspection
  • 24/7 Mobile road service coverage included
  • Flexible weekly/monthly billing terms
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Maintenance & 24/7 Road Service

Repairs that eliminate floor downtime

Stocked mobile vans dispatched across the Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco.

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Service-ready forklift equipment

24-Hour Road Service

Breakdowns halt operations. Our mobile technicians roll out with diagnostic tools, replacement hoses, electrical components, and hardware to fix your equipment on-site fast.

Eldorado service technician at work

Planned Maintenance (PM)

Complete multi-point inspections: hydraulic pressure tests, mast alignment, braking systems, fluid analysis, and filter replacements to prevent catastrophic failures.

Forklift parts and hydraulics

Hydraulics & Tire Pressing

In-house solid and cushion tire pressing, custom hydraulic hose fabrication, and major mast/cylinder overhauls for all makes and models.

Modern Upgrades & Compliance

Lithium battery retrofits & certified operator training

Modernize your existing forklift fleet and keep your warehouse fully OSHA certified.

⚡ Lead-Acid to Lithium-Ion Conversions

Tired of battery watering, acid spills, and slow 8-hour charge cycles? We engineer custom drop-in Lithium-Ion (LiFePO4) conversion packages for all electric forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.

  • Zero Maintenance: No watering, no equalization charges, no acid fumes
  • Opportunity Charging: Top off during 15-minute breaks without battery degradation
  • 3x Lifespan: 3,500+ cycles vs 1,000 cycles for traditional lead-acid
  • Consistent Power: Full voltage output throughout the entire shift

🎓 OSHA 1910.178 Operator Certification

Avoid hefty OSHA fines and protect your team with comprehensive, hands-on forklift safety and operator training conducted directly at your facility or our Redwood City yard.

  • Multilingual Instruction: Courses in English, Spanish, and Cantonese
  • Site-Specific Focus: Ramps, narrow aisles, rack safety, and pedestrian protocols
  • Complete Documentation: Operator wallet cards, test records, and certificates
  • Recertification & Evaluations: 3-year refresher courses and incident evaluations
Forklift parts inventory at Darwin Forklifts

OEM & Aftermarket Parts

Full-service parts department

We maintain a large stock of fast-moving filters, ignition parts, starters, contactor kits, caster wheels, forks, and seals to minimize wait times. Direct IRMN online network access covers Toyota, Crown, Hyster, Yale, Clark, Cat, Mitsubishi, and Komatsu.

Need a part fast? Call (858) 648-5138 or email hello@eldoradoforkliftco.com.

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About Us

Keeping Bay Area material handling moving since 1968

Established in 1968 and family operated ever since, Darwin Forklifts has built decades-long relationships with local warehouses, distribution hubs, manufacturers, and contractors by doing honest work and providing dependable equipment.

  • Full-service material handling sales & rentals
  • In-house solid & pneumatic tire pressing
  • Flatbed equipment transportation & drop-off
  • 24-hour on-site road service fleet
  • Lithium-ion battery engineering & conversions
  • OSHA compliant operator safety certification
50 years of service badge
Electric forklift unit from Darwin Forklifts inventory

Testimonials

What Bay Area operators say

Verified customer feedback and Google reviews.

“These people are honorable and true to their word.”

— T.H. Ramsey / Wescosa Inc.

“Adam and his crew are very helpful and knowledgeable. Courteous, prompt, and they really excel in customer service.”

— Abiking L.

“Great people. Fair and honest place for forklifts and service.”

— Castro M.

“Matt and the team are a class act. Excellent service and on-time delivery.”

— Silvio Rocha

“Gavino is wonderful! He’ll come ASAP, fix any issues super fast, is very nice and reasonably priced.”

— Dalit L., Burlingame, CA

“Amazing company — extraordinary customer service skills and lightning fast repair turnaround.”

— Verified Google Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about renting & servicing

Clear answers on delivery, certificates of insurance, battery charging, and emergency repairs.

We offer same-day and next-day flatbed delivery throughout the San Francisco Peninsula, East Bay, and South Bay. For scheduled project start dates, we coordinate exact morning arrival windows so your crew doesn't wait.
To complete a rental agreement, we simply need a standard commercial credit application/payment method on file and a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Darwin Forklifts as loss payee / additional insured.
Call (858) 648-5138 anytime. Our on-call service dispatcher identifies your machine model, symptoms, and job location, then rolls out a fully stocked mobile service van directly to your facility.
Yes. We install tailored drop-in Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) packs with custom ballast weighting, smart CAN bus monitoring, and rapid opportunity chargers so you can eliminate battery maintenance and downtime permanently.
Yes, 100% compliant with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.178. We provide classroom theory, practical operational evaluations, wallet cards, and official employer documentation in English, Spanish, and Cantonese.

Get in Touch

Ready to move your materials?

Sales, rentals, 24/7 service, parts, and training — one dedicated team.

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Operating Hours & Dispatch

Office & Yard
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Emergency Road Service
24 Hours / 7 Days
Rental Dispatch
Same-day / scheduled
Training Scheduling
On-site at your facility

Prefer email? Write hello@eldoradoforkliftco.com — we respond promptly during business hours and dispatch on emergencies.

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