Proudly serving Kansas City and surrounding areas since 1998 with trusted forklift solutions

Quality Service, Honest Solutions, Proven Equipment.

THE RDS DIFFERENCE

Your lift and truck specialist in Independence, Missouri

RDS Equipment, Inc. is a local privately-owned company based in Kansas City, Missouri. At RDS Equipment, Inc., we believe in quality customer service with an emphasis on integrity.

We invite anyone to come visit and inspect our facilities at any time. We look forward to serving your material handling needs.

RDS Equipment, Inc. is dedicated to solving our customers’ material handling needs. We excel in application solutions and the ability to fit the right piece of equipment to match the job. Call today to see if RDS Equipment, Inc. has the right piece of equipment for you.

NEW HANGCHA FORKLIFTS

USED & RECONDITIONED FORKLIFTS

BATTERIES & CHARGERS

RDS Equipment is a full-line material handling equipment dealership offering everything from pallet jacks and stackers to narrow-aisle and outdoor forklifts. With lifting capacities from 2,000 to 100,000 pounds, our lineup supports every size of warehouse and job site.

Behind every product, we provide full service and support. Our team handles field and shop repairs, supplies genuine parts, and maintains a complete rental fleet for short-term needs or overflow work. We take pride in knowing our customers personally and building lasting partnerships that keep their operations running smoothly.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Find exclusive deals and discounts on new and used forklifts.

RENTALS

Choose flexible short or long-term forklift rentals with dependable service.

RESOURCES

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THE RDS PROCESS

We make it simple to get started with our material handling equipment team.

Call and Connect

A real person answers your call and connects you to the right department, such as sales, service, rentals, or parts.

Tell Us What You Need

We ask a few key questions to understand your goals, whether you need:

A new forklift
Rental equipment for a short-term project
Ongoing service to keep your operation running smoothly

Get a Clear Plan

We can visit your site, assess your current equipment, and recommend the best solutions for your application.

Build a Long-Term Partnership

Our team keeps track of your fleet, service schedule, and equipment needs so every interaction is easy, efficient, and focused on keeping your business moving.

DON’T CHOOSE THE WRONG DEALER

Choosing the wrong forklift supplier can lead to unexpected downtime, costly repairs, and lost productivity on the job site.

Poor quality equipment and lack of proper support quickly translate into higher long-term operating costs.

Inconsistent service or delayed parts availability disrupts workflow, leaving teams idle and projects behind schedule.

Partnering with the wrong supplier doesn’t just affect budgets; it puts safety, efficiency, and your company’s reputation at risk.

RDS MISSION STATEMENT

RDS Equipment, Inc. is a company dedicated to providing to its customers a complete package of product support services for the material handling industry. We strive to make the best avenue available for customers to get what they need in regard to product and services as quick and accurate as possible.

Today’s businesses demand quality vendors with reliable products and services. Creating partnerships with our customers is essential for building long-term relationships. RDS will always try and maintain the leading edge in product support services and encourage the development of new ideas.

We will always maintain a friendly, fair and creative work environment, which respects diversity, new ideas and hard work thus giving our customers the best service possible.