Black Equipment serves the material handling and compact construction equipment needs of the Mt. Vernon, Illinois, area. We work regularly with warehousing and 3PL companies, e-commerce fulfillment facilities, manufacturing businesses, food processing plants, agricultural and construction operations and various other businesses. We have a wide range of equipment, parts and maintenance services to help your operation remain productive and safe. 

If you’re looking for experienced repair and preventative maintenance services, new and used equipment, or flexible rental options, please give us a call. 

New and Used Equipment

We’re your Mt. Vernon headquarters for equipment from leading manufacturers like Yale, Combilift, Genie, JCB and Cushman. We carry forklifts and other material handling options in multiple sizes, configurations and power sources so you can move, load and unload goods quickly and safely. Other new products for sale include a variety of forklift types, construction equipment, aerial work platforms and scissor lifts, burden carriers, sideloaders, industrial cleaning equipment and bridge cranes.

We offer used equipment at all 11 locations for your convenience. Used models are a cost-effective option for smaller companies, startups and owner-operators. Black Equipment carries used equipment for any budget, and we make costs more manageable with financing options.

Rental Equipment

Black Equipment offers an extensive rental fleet in Mt. Vernon to meet your fluctuating work demands. Browse numerous forklift rental options for manufacturing plant applications, warehouse material handling, retail and agriculture. You can also rent aerial lifts, telehandlers, skid steers and other job site essentials. 

We’ll deliver your equipment on time and in ready-to-use condition — or the first rental week is free. Our service technicians are available 24/7 to respond to repair emergencies.

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

We keep forklifts and other equipment productive with scheduled service and repairs. Our preventive maintenance options can be tailored to your specific needs. They offer a proactive approach that reduces the risk of mechanical failures. If you experience an unexpected breakdown, our trained technicians in Mt. Vernon can handle repairs on all makes and models to maximize your fleet uptime.

We guarantee our service work for 60 days. If our repairs fail within that time frame, we’ll provide a free loaner until we correct the issue. 

Docks and Doors

Black Equipment offers full installation, preventive maintenance, repair and service solutions for loading dock equipment, dock doors and dock shelters. Our team performs fast, professional installations of high-quality dock and door products, including post-construction testing and training. Professional dock equipment installation and maintenance are vital for smooth operations and operator safety.

Premier Fleet

Premier Fleet is our comprehensive fleet management and maintenance software portal that puts insights about your fleet health and maintenance transactions at your fingertips. Premier Fleet provides full service transparency while delivering the data and insights you need to make better, more informed decisions.

Contact Our Mt. Vernon Location

Trust Black Equipment to provide everything you need for material handling:

• New and used equipment
• Rentals
• Parts
• Emergency service
• Maintenance
• Peace of mind

Get in touch with us at 618-242-7545 or contact us online today.