American Lift & Equipment, Inc.
Trusted Experts in Forklifts, Tailift & Equipment Solutions
American Lift & Equipment, Inc. is the only authorized Tailift-USA, Snorkel, and Xtreme dealer serving the Greater Houston, Beaumont, and Galveston area, as well as an authorized Master Craft dealership. We proudly carry a large selection of new and pre-owned forklifts and lift trucks in stock. Whether you’re looking for forklift sales, affordable rentals, or preventative maintenance services, our knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are here to ensure your experience is outstanding — from helping you choose the right forklift to providing ongoing service and customization. We value long-term relationships with our clients by delivering the best forklifts for your budget, in-stock parts, flexible leasing and financing options, and trusted customer service.
Wide Selection of Forklifts & Equipment in Houston TX
Explore our extensive inventory of new and used equipment, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your needs.
Big lifts, Small lifts, New, Used...
Material Handling and heavy equipment of all kinds from a Texas forklift dealer. American Lift & Equipment, Inc. sells, rents, and services all types of forklifts and material handling equipment from our facility in Alvin, Texas just outside of Houston. We carry new and used, small and large material handling equipment, as well as other types of used equipment. We also have new and used parts available. We offer the best equipment available, with a complete range of medium, heavy, and very heavy duty machines, including the highest capacity forklifts available in the world (for lifting up to 160,000 pounds or 80 Tons). These machines have the advantage of being the most reliable and durable on the market and the after sale support of a knowledgeable, efficient, and professional staff.
Company
The co-founders of American Lift & Equipment, Inc. are Billy Glines and Steve Cailleteau. These two master mechanics worked together in the heavy equipment business since the mid 1970's and in 1989 they founded this company. Billy has just retired in 2020.
At its inception, the business performed service and repairs for customers and has grown to include sales of heavy equipment machinery. Due to Billy and Steve's expertise in the field of service and repairs, their reputation has been established as a team who can be expected to make repairs correctly, in a timely manner, and as economically as possible.
Dale Fischer, parts manager, works diligently with all customers to ensure that every part sold is the correct one at the right price. If a part that is needed is not in stock, he has an extensive network of venders that he works closely with to ensure that you receive the correct part.
Michael Giesegh, the shop foreman, been with us a long time too, and is knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of service. He works hard to find a solution to every problem.
- Company Goal
Our company goal is to listen to our customer's needs and exceed their expectations. With pride, we work closely with our clients to make sure they are satisfied with the equipment or products that they purchase from us, not only today, but in the future.
About Our Owner, Steve Cailleteau
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is our sincere pleasure to welcome you aboard United Airlines Flight 1001. Today’s flight to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will be Captain Steve Cailleteau’s last flight as pilot in command after more than 31 years of dedicated service.
Captain Cailleteau was born in Los Angeles, CA. He attended and graduated from Friendswood High School in Texas. He continued his education and graduated from San Jacinto Jr. College with an Associate Degree in Aeronautical Technology. His father, who was an Aerospace Engineer, had a large influence on him becoming a pilot.
His first flying experience was while he was 18 years old. After graduating High School, he attended College and started training for his Private Pilot License. He graduated from college and received his Pilot License in the same year.
Throughout his flying career, Including United Airlines, Captain Cailleteau has flown various types of aircraft such as the DC 9, MD80, Boeing 727, B757, B767 and the B737 which you are flying on today. Overall, Captain Cailleteau has accumulated over 19,000 hours of flight time. Captain Cailleteau’s other interests include off shore fishing, restoring antique cars and riding motorcycles. He wishes to thank our United family for a memorable career and you, the flying public, for your trust and support of this fine airline. Joining him on his flight today is his wife, Lizzbeth, who he met at a TGI Fridays while on a layover in Columbia.
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Houston
American Lift & Equipment, Inc. has been a member of The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Houston since May 1999 and has an A+ rating with no complaint history. Details of our record can be found on the BBB website.
Specialties
Innovative solutions for your material handling needs, with a specialization in heavy duty and high capacity forklifts.
- Our specialties are sales and support for:
- Material handling equipment of all types
- Ultra-heavy duty forklifts
- Special purpose custom-built machines and attachments
- New, used, and refurbished machines
- Container handlers, coil handlers, pipe handlers
- Rough terrain forklifts
- Warehouse, fab shop
Services
Our service department performs all types of repairs including periodic maintenance, regular repairs, heavy repairs, or total refurbishment of all types of equipment. We offer complete engine work or replacement/upgrade, driveline problems, transmission, drive axle, electrical system, hydraulic work, and custom fabrication. We offer in shop and field service and specialize in forklifts, container handlers, earth moving and construction equipment, foundation drilling equipment, tractor trailer trucks, rail car movers, and most other types of heavy equipment. Read more about our forklift repairs and refurbishment.
Get a Quote Right Now
Call us at (281) 388-2500 or come by today and experience our superior service and selection! We look forward to serving you!