Material handlers remain essential in demanding industries where robust machines, high reliability, performance, and efficiency are paramount. Engineered to withstand the harshest operational environments, modern material handlers uphold stringent quality standards.

This report focuses specifically on material handlers, aiming to provide an overview of trends affecting price and demand for this type of equipment, as well as electrification and residual values during the last three years. The report draws insights from industry articles and market research, as well as from the comprehensive sales data of Ritchie Bros. auction and listing data from Mascus online marketplace. The 2025 edition utilizes data and market trends from the three previous years.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

MATERIAL HANDLERS MARKET

• LATEST MARKET TRENDS
• POPULAR BRANDS AND MODELS
• PRICE AND SALES TRENDS
• BUYER LOCATION

ASSET VALUATION CURVES

ELECTRIC MATERIAL HANDLERS

• EUROPE LEADING THE CHARGE IN ELECTRIFICATION
• ADDRESSING MOBILITY CHALLENGES