ABOUT US
Kensar Equipment provides new, used, and wholesale forklifts, aerial lifts, rough terrain forklifts, personnel carriers, and other heavy construction equipment nationwide. We are a full-service dealer, providing Parts, Rentals, Training and service support to businesses throughout Indiana, Southwestern Ohio, and Northern Kentucky.
- Founded in 1996 by Ken Sarbaugh and Mitch Wallace
- Headquarters Located in Indianapolis – a major hub to all parts of the U.S.
- An authorized dealer for new Skyjack, Linde, Baoli, and Doosan equipment also offering all brands of used equipment!
- 95,000+SF facility at 820 S. Post Road holds an average of 250 industrial trucks ready for rent or sale
- Kensar joined forces with the Wolter Group in 2019
- Expanded to a 2nd location in Dayton, OH by acquiring Integrity Industrial Equipment in 2020.
from President
Ken Sarbaugh
“As we enter Kensar’s 22nd year in business, I am both satisfied with the past and super-excited about the future as we take on the Skyjack line of new and rental equipment and the new Linde and Baoli forklift lines. These are great additions to our used equipment offering.
I was fortunate enough to work for two of the top forklift truck dealers in the country, serving in almost every job within a dealership from the parts department to general manager. The large size of these dealerships sometimes made it hard to be responsive to customer needs and problems. I started Kensar Equipment with the idea that we can specialize in supplying used equipment to all businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, while we can be responsive at the same time. When a customer buys from Kensar, they deal directly with the owners. When they have a problem, they deal directly with the owners. This way, most issues are resolved immediately.
It is my belief that customers care less about the vendor’s “bricks and mortar” and more about the quality of equipment and getting top value for each dollar spent. Our focus is to provide great value in local, regional and national markets. I think customers appreciate this, and that’s why we’ve sold millions in forklifts, aerial lifts and industrial equipment without using outside sales reps. Instead, we relied on the quality of our equipment and ‘word of mouth’ referrals to grow our sales.
Thank you for considering Kensar Equipment for your next used—or new—equipment purchase. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.”
from Vice President
Mitch Wallace
“When we formed Kensar Equipment, we set out three cornerstones for the business: To deal honestly with each customer; to provide quality equipment; and to make it simple to do business with us.
Ken and I had known each other and worked together for many years before Kensar Equipment was formed. My material handling background in parts, rental, and operations with two of the Midwest’s largest dealers–and Ken’s many years in the business–complemented one another. Because we shared the same business concepts and goals, we quickly developed a team of experienced and dedicated employees and vendors who shared the same key business principle as Kensar: Keep it simple to do business with us.
This premise helped us gain a strong foothold in the Indianapolis market. From this foundation, we developed economical ways to expand our customer base nationally. Indianapolis is a natural distribution hub which makes it easy to ship our forklifts, scissor lifts and golf carts more cost-effectively to any location nationwide.
We hope you’ll call or e-mail us, and put the Kensar team to work for your company. We look forward to providing personalized, professional services to our existing customers and growing with our new customers.”
Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN
Branch in Dayton, OH
Fast, Affordable Shipping Coast to Coast
The speed of business today requires fast response. It’s not uncommon for a used lift truck buyer to find an industrial truck on our website, make a purchase decision, and receive their Kensar used lift truck the same day in the Indianapolis region.
Distance is a factor in any delivery, but Kensar Equipment is centrally located in the Midwest for fast, affordable shipping. We’re just off I-465 in Indianapolis, a major hub for all points nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To help you identify specifications, here are terms, abbreviations and descriptions you’ll often see.
If you have further questions on any of our rental or used aerial work platforms, forklifts, telehandlers, golf carts, trailers and other used industrial trucks, don’t hesitate to contact us by email or call 888-272-0601.
FORKLIFTS
4 Basic Mast Types:
8 Lift Truck Classes:
Class I: Electric-motor rider or stand-up forklifts
Class II: Narrow aisle electric lift trucks
Class III: Hand pallet trucks — walk-behind or standing rider
Class IV: Cushion-tire, internal combustion forklifts
Class V: Pneumatic-tire, internal combustion lift trucks
Class VI: Sit-down rider vehicles with tow tractor lifts
Class VII: Rough terrain forklifts
Class VIII: Personnel and burden carrier industrial trucks
Common Terms & Abbreviations:
Free Lift: The distance that forks can travel upward before the inner mast channel raises
MFH – Maximum Fork Height
IC or ICE – Internal Combustion Engine
LP or LPG – Liquified Petroleum Gas
AERIAL LIFTS
Platform Height: The maximum height the unit can be raised.
Work Height: Usually 6 ft -7 ft. higher than the Platform height.
When standing on the unit, it’s the highest point you can reach.
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Engine Types For Golf Carts:
