What do you look for in a forklift?

The problem with buying something like that is the condition and your inexperience with owning and maintaining one. Unless you buy from an auction of a going out of business sale, I would spend the coin and buy used one from a dealer and avoid the headaches of unknown repairs.
Very true. There's a forklift place about a mile from the shop, and they do new, used, rentals, and service. I think I'll pop in this morning and see what they have to offer. I guess I've always just assumed they wouldn't have anything in my price range, but I'll never know until I check.
Make sure you get the tank with it
Pardon my ignorance -- what tank are you referring to and do all of the units have it?