Danville, IL

Forklifts and material handling equipment from an MH Equipment location near you

Danville Hyster & Yale Forklift Dealer

MH Equipment: Your Material Handling Partner in Eastern Illinois

Sales, rentals, service, parts, and material handling solutions for businesses in Danville, Tilton, and surrounding Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana communities.

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Location Details

217-443-6965

1644 Georgetown Rd, Danville, IL 61833

Branch Operating Hours

Office Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Parts Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Service Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Shipping/Receiving Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Location Highlights

Hyster & Yale equipment
Local parts and service support
New and used equipment
Equipment rentals
Material handling and warehouse solutions

Brands We Carry

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Product territories vary by location and may be limited in some areas.

Work with MH Equipment in Danville

Material handling needs rarely stop with the equipment purchase. Our Danville team can help you choose equipment for your application, keep your current fleet maintained, source replacement parts, or find a rental when your workload changes.

If your needs extend beyond lift trucks, MH Equipment can connect you with warehouse, fleet management, and other resources to support the larger operation.

What We Offer in Danville

Equipment Sales

New and used material handling equipment to fit any application, backed by a team that knows how your operation runs.

IC forklifts
Electric forklifts
Reach trucks
Order pickers
Pallet jacks
Aerial equipment

Telehandlers
Industrial cleaning equipment
Personnel carriers
Specialty equipment
And more

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Equipment Rentals

Need equipment fast? Our equipment rental fleet covers seasonal demand, equipment downtime, special projects, and short-term needs.

Daily rentals
Weekly rentals

Monthly rentals
Long-term rentals

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Service & Repair

When equipment goes down, productivity follows. Our Danville service team provides scheduled maintenance, preventative service, forklift repair, and emergency repairs to help keep your fleet operating.

We service:

Forklifts
Aerial equipment
Railcar movers

Industrial cleaning equipment
Warehouse equipment
Other material handling equipment

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Parts

Get the parts you need quickly from a team that understands your equipment and your operation. MH Equipment offers and sources parts from 40+ manufacturers.

OEM parts
Replacement parts
Attachments

Batteries and chargers
Tires
Safety accessories

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Warehouse Solutions

Beyond equipment, MH Equipment helps businesses optimize storage, workflow, and facility performance.

Warehouse design
Pallet racking
Shelving systems
Conveyor systems

Project management
Installation
Warehouse automation
Engineered material handling solutions

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Fleet Management

Lower your operating costs and boost fleet utilization using data-driven fleet management technology and reporting tools built to eliminate downtime.

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OSHA-Compliant Operator Training

Help operators stay safe, productive, and compliant with instructor-led training programs.

Forklift operator training
MEWP training

Train-the-Trainer programs
Safety evaluations

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Service Area

Proudly serving Danville, Tilton, and surrounding communities throughout Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana.

Illinois

Champaign

Danville

Georgetown

Hoopeston

Oakwood

Rantoul

Tilton

Urbana

Indiana

Lafayette

Terre Haute

Frequently Asked Questions

What forklift brands does MH Equipment carry in Danville?

Our Danville location offers a wide range of material handling equipment from Hyster and Yale, including gas and electric forklifts, pallet trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, and other equipment for demanding applications.

We also carry equipment from leading manufacturers, including Combilift, Bendi, Genie, Kärcher, Rail King, RICO, Skyjack, and Taylor-Dunn. Our team can help you find the right equipment and brand for your operation.

Can I rent equipment from the Danville location?

Yes. MH Equipment offers rental equipment for short-term projects, seasonal demand, downtime, and long-term needs. Connect with the local team to check availability.

Does MH Equipment provide forklift repair near Danville?

Yes. The Danville branch has dedicated service hours and can help with maintenance and repair for forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Can I order forklift parts through the Danville branch?

Yes. Our local parts team can help source OEM and replacement parts, attachments, batteries, tires, and other equipment needs.

Let’s Keep You Moving

Whether you’re shopping for equipment, scheduling a service, or looking for help with a larger material handling challenge, our Danville team is ready to help.

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What Makes Danville Home

Danville grew near the Vermilion River after being founded in 1827. Salt deposits, agriculture, coal mining, and transportation helped shape its early economy, and the city later became an important railroad and manufacturing center in Eastern Illinois.

Today, Danville remains a regional center for Vermilion County, with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, education, commerce, and easy access to both Illinois and Indiana.

Industries That Move Danville Forward

Danville is supported by manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and regional services.

Industry has long been part of Danville’s story. Railroads once employed thousands locally, and major manufacturers followed during the 20th century. While the economy has changed over time, manufacturing remains part of the city’s base alongside healthcare and education.

Danville’s location near Interstate 74 and the Illinois-Indiana border also makes transportation and distribution important to the surrounding market. Agriculture across Vermilion County adds another layer of production, storage, and supply-chain activity.

That means materials still need to move across production floors, warehouses, loading areas, and distribution facilities. MH Equipment supports those operations with forklifts, service, parts, rentals, and warehouse solutions.

Things to Do Around Danville

Danville combines Illinois history with large parks, outdoor recreation, and attractions tied to Abraham Lincoln’s years practicing law in the area.

Kickapoo State Recreation Area

Just outside Danville, this 2,842-acre recreation area occupies land once used for surface mining. Today it offers hiking, camping, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, hunting, and even scuba diving.

Kennekuk County Park

Five miles west of Danville, Kennekuk County Park covers roughly 3,000 acres of oak-hickory forest, prairie, trails, and lakes. Visitors can hike, bike, fish, canoe, hunt, and explore several protected natural areas.

Vermilion County Museum

The museum explores local history and Danville’s connections to Abraham Lincoln. Its complex includes a recreation of the courthouse where Lincoln practiced law and the nearby Fithian Home, where he stayed during visits to the city.

Downtown Danville

Historic architecture, local restaurants, arts, and community events give downtown a strong sense of place. It is also a convenient starting point for exploring the area’s Lincoln history and cultural sites.