The 5,000-pound LPG counterbalance is the most widely sold forklift configuration in North America, and the Clark GCX25 competes squarely in that market with a price point and parts availability that makes it an attractive choice for cost-conscious fleet buyers. If you're running a lumberyard, a manufacturing plant, a freight terminal, or any outdoor or mixed-use application where a pneumatic tire LPG machine is the spec, the GCX25 is a machine that has been in that application for decades.
Clark has been building forklifts since 1917, and the GCX series reflects the straightforward, durable design philosophy that made Clark a standard in light manufacturing and distribution environments. The GCX25 uses a proven Mazda 2.2L LPG engine, a hydraulic torque converter transmission, and a chassis built for outdoor environments on pneumatic tires. It's not a narrow-aisle machine or a high-tech DC tool. It's a do-the-work counterbalance truck for applications that need reliable 5,000-pound lift capacity with minimal fuss.
We finance the Clark GCX25 from our $50,000 floor. A new GCX25 fully configured with a three-stage mast runs $22,000 to $32,000, so financing a single unit requires packaging it with other equipment or a multi-unit order. Most fleet purchases of two or more new GCX25 units hit the floor. Used multi-unit fleet deals also clear the threshold at reasonable per-unit prices. B and C credit is not a problem. We fundLPG counterbalance forkliftsacross a wide range of operator credit profiles.
Clark GCX25 Technical Overview
The GCX25 runs on a Mazda FE (2.2L) LPG engine paired with a Clark-engineered powershift transmission. This powertrain combination has a long parts and service history in the North American market, which means independent forklift service shops, not just Clark dealers, can work on these machines. That broad service availability is one of the GCX25's operational advantages compared to some newer platforms where proprietary electronics require factory-certified technicians.
- Capacity: 5,000 lbs at 24-inch load center
- Fuel: LPG (propane)
- Engine: Mazda FE 2.2L LPG
- Transmission: Clark powershift
- Tire type: Pneumatic for outdoor and rough-surface applications
- Mast options: Two-stage, three-stage (triplex) in various height configurations
- Operating weight: approximately 8,500 lbs depending on configuration
The GCX25's pneumatic tire spec makes it the appropriate choice for mixed indoor/outdoor applications: lumberyard lot work, freight dock operations where the truck moves between the dock floor and an outdoor yard, and manufacturing environments where the floor conditions vary. For dedicated indoor applications on smooth concrete, a cushion-tire electric counterbalance would typically be the more efficient choice, and those are covered under ourelectric forklift financingpages.
GCX25 New vs Used: What Fleet Buyers Should Know
New Clark GCX25 units from a dealer price priced roughly $22k–$32k depending on mast height and options. Clark also makes a cushion-tire version for indoor applications that may price slightly differently, but the GCX25 spec'd with pneumatics is in that range. For a two-unit new purchase, you're at $45,000 to $64,000, hitting or clearing the $50,000 floor depending on the exact configuration.
Used GCX25 units are plentiful in the secondary market because they've been produced in large volumes. A used GCX25 with 5,000 to 10,000 hours from a warehouse or lumberyard application trades from $7,000 to $16,000 depending on year, hours, mast, and condition. At those prices, a four to five unit used purchase clears the floor. For operations refreshing a larger fleet of 8 to 12 older Clark units, a used purchase is often the most capital-efficient move, and we finance used GCX25 fleets on the same basic terms as new equipment.
The thing to check on used GCX25 units is engine hours and transmission condition. The Mazda FE engine is robust but a high-hours engine that hasn't been properly maintained will need work. The powershift transmission is the other wear item. Ask for maintenance records, or if buying at auction without records, budget for a service inspection before you commit the machine to heavy-duty use.
Qualifying for GCX25 Financing With Imperfect Credit
The GCX25 is a common, high-liquidity asset in the secondary market. That's good for credit-challenged buyers because we can take a more aggressive position on the collateral when there's a clear secondary market and transparent pricing for the equipment. If we need to step in on a default, a used Clark GCX25 is a machine we can move. That liquidity supports lending at B and C credit grades that might not work on a more exotic piece of equipment.
Forbad-credit equipment financingon the GCX25, we look at: recent operating statements showing revenue that covers the payment, a business with some operating history (startups have a higher bar), and a total financed amount that doesn't significantly exceed the asset's current market value. A down payment of 10 to 20 percent can often close the gap when a credit score alone is borderline.
If you've had a specific credit event, a tax lien, a prior default on equipment that was returned and settled, or a period where the business cash flow dropped sharply, explain it. A credit situation we understand is more fundable than one we have to guess about from a bureau report.
Clark GCX25 Financing FAQ
Get Your Clark GCX25 Fleet Funded
Multi-unit Clark GCX25 orders, fleet refreshes, and mixed LPG/electric fleet packages all work through our desk. Floor is $50,000, B and C credit considered, seven to fourteen days to close. For the full Clark lineup we finance, see ourClark forklift financingoverview. Contact us through the form with your unit count and configuration.