Bob, $5k-$8k is a pretty broad range. I think you need to nail down what you are willing to take for your Hyster a little closer than that. When you talk about UTVs, it can mean everything from an electric golf cart for $1k-$2k on up to a Bobcat Toolcat for $30k. A well known brand like Kawasaki, Kubota, Yahama, and John Deere are going to maintain their value longer than say an EZ-Go, or another lesser known brand. Like many other things, you have to find something and then do your homework. You sure don't want to trade a $8k Hyster for a $1.5k golf cart.
I think you could find a JD Gator, Kawasaki Mule, or Kubota RTV 900 that might fit your needs. If you stay with one of these, you can find tons of aftermarket products to dress them any way you want. For example, our 2004 Kawasaki Mule has 500 hours. It has an addon windshield, roof, and hydraulic dump bed. The cost of the Mule new was about $9,500. It's probably worth around $6k today because it's in great shape. You'd expect a 5-yr old RTV 900 to be in the same price range, maybe $7k since they sell for a little more.
Why don't you look around and see what you can find and run it by this forum. You'll get plenty of advice on specific models of UTV. My advice would be to try and sell your Hyster outright. Trying to find somebody who has just the UTV you want and needs a Hyster would challenge anyone in any market.
Thanks Jim , it helps knowing some of the names . I beleive Your right on selling the FL outright , allthough the few times I have posted it on CL the only replys are wanting to trade , but nothing I need or want .
The 5 to 8 grand range , Is Ive only got 5 in it & Its supposed to be worth around 8 . But in todays economy It probablly wont bring near that. & theres not a big market for used FL,s .
Theres tons of ATV,s for sale around here & most times they wont Post pics . very seldom do I see anything I like . I did find a gator the other day I liked for 4 K , but It sold before I could get the guy to reply . I recon I,ll just keep looking & maybe fix up the FL to make it more saleable . Thanks again for all the advice. Bob
