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Refurbished equipment has been inspected, repaired and returned to working order by a dealer or rebuilder before resale. There is no industry standard for the word: one seller's refurbished forklift has a rebuilt mast, new tires, chains and a reconditioned battery, while another's has fresh paint and fluids.
That gap is what to buy against. Compared with used, a refurbished unit should come with a written list of parts replaced and work done, and usually a seller's warranty. Compared with like-new, the machine may have high hours; the rebuild addresses wear only on the parts it replaced.
Ask for the work order, the warranty terms in writing, and whether parts were OEM or aftermarket. OSHA 1910.178 requires the capacity plate to be updated if the rebuild changed capacity or added an attachment.
What to Look For When Buying
- Written list of parts replaced and work performed
- Seller's warranty terms and length in writing
- OEM or aftermarket parts named on the work order
- Capacity plate updated for any change or attachment
- Every function tested under load after the rebuild
Ideal For
- Buyers wanting a seller warranty on a used machine
- Operations without in-house mechanics
- Fleet additions where condition matters more than hours
- Forklifts and pallet jacks in regular daily use
Buying Tips
- Ask what the seller's refurbished standard includes
- Compare the work list with the hour meter reading
- Look for fresh paint over weld repairs on forks and mast
- Ask who services the warranty near your site
Common Misconceptions
- Refurbished has no standard meaning; paint and fluids alone can be sold under the name