As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 12, 2005

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

5875 Landerbrook Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44124-4017
(440) 449-9600

Charles A. Bittenbender, Esq.
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
NACCO Industries, Inc.
5875 Landerbrook Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44124-4017
(440) 449-9600

Copies to:
Thomas C. Daniels, Esq.
Jones Day
North Point
901 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1190
(216) 586-3939

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable following the effective date of this registration statement.

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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

Pursuant to Rule 429(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, the prospectus contained in this Registration Statement is a combined prospectus relating to securities registered under this Registration Statement and 269,468 shares of securities registered and remaining unsold under the Previous Registration Statement #2 (Registration No. 333-108538), including 64,795 shares of securities registered and remaining unsold under the Previous Registration Statement #1 (Registration No. 333-65134). Pursuant to Rule 429(b), upon effectiveness, this Registration Statement will constitute Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to the Previous Registration Statement #1, which Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 shall hereafter become effective concurrently with the effectiveness of this Registration Statement and in accordance with Section 8(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, and Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Previous Registration Statement #2, which Post-Effective Amendment #2 shall hereafter become effective concurrently with the effectiveness of this Registration Statement and in accordance with Section 8(c) of the Securities Act of 1933. If securities previously registered under the Previous Registration Statement #1 or the Previous Registration Statement #2 are offered and sold before the effective date of this Registration Statement, the amount of previously registered securities so sold will not be included in the prospectus hereunder.

The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, Dated January 12, 2005

Prospectus

OFFER BY SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
TO EXCHANGE UP TO 670,490 SHARES OF
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
FOR 670,490 SHARES OF
CLASS B COMMON STOCK
OF
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

     Under the terms of NACCO’s certificate of incorporation and a stockholders’ agreement, shares of Class B common stock are generally not transferable except to persons who are permitted transferees as specified in those documents. In accordance with those documents, parties to the stockholders’ agreement may transfer shares of Class B common stock to the selling stockholders for shares of Class A common stock, on a share for share basis. As a result, the selling stockholders named in this prospectus are offering to transfer from time to time up to 670,490 shares of our Class A common stock under this prospectus on a share for share basis, upon receipt, from time to time of shares of our Class B common stock from holders of Class B common stock that are parties to the stockholders’ agreement and are permitted to transfer those shares to the selling stockholders pursuant to our certificate of incorporation and the stockholders’ agreement. Each exchange will result in one or more of the selling stockholders transferring one share of Class A common stock for each share of Class B common stock transferred to the selling stockholder or selling stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from these transactions.

     As of the date of this prospectus, the selling stockholders have already exchanged 135,205 shares of Class A common stock registered by the registration statement and prospectus initially filed on July 13, 2001, as amended, and declared effective on November 19, 2001 and the registration statement and prospectus initially filed on September 5, 2003, as amended, and declared effective on May 3, 2004. The remaining 269,468 shares of Class A common stock registered by those previously filed registration statements and prospectuses are included in the 670,490 shares of Class A common stock offered by this prospectus. See “Selling Stockholders” beginning on page 20.

     Our Class A common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NC.” On January 11, 2005, the last sale price of our Class A common stock as reported by the New York Stock Exchange was $97.40 per share. Our Class B common stock is not publicly traded. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share.

     Persons who receive shares of Class A common stock from the selling stockholders may resell those shares of Class A common stock in brokerage transactions on the New York Stock Exchange in compliance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, except that the one-year holding period requirement of Rule 144 will not apply.

Please consider carefully the “Risk Factors” beginning on page 7.

     Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus is                     , 2005.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

     We have filed this prospectus as part of a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the Commission, under the Securities Act of 1933. The registration statement contains exhibits and other information that are not contained in this prospectus. Our descriptions in this prospectus of the provisions of documents filed as exhibits to the registration statement or otherwise filed with the Commission are only summaries of those documents’ material terms. If you want a complete description of the contents of those documents, you should obtain the documents yourself by following the procedures described below.

     We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, in accordance therewith, file reports and other information with the Commission. Our reports and other information filed by us can be inspected and copied at the Public Reference Room of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The Commission also maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding us that is filed electronically with the Commission. The address of the site is: http://www.sec.gov. Our Class A common stock is quoted on the New York Stock Exchange and in connection therewith, reports and other information concerning us may also be inspected at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange. For further information on obtaining copies of our reports and other information concerning us at the New York Stock Exchange, please call (212) 656-5060. In addition, we make our annual and quarterly reports and other information that we filed with the Commission available on our website. The address of our website is http://www.nacco.com. However, the information on our website and the Commission’s website is not a part of this prospectus, and you should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus when making a decision to exchange shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock.

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

     The Commission allows us to “incorporate by reference” information into this prospectus, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring to other documents filed separately with the Commission. This prospectus incorporates important business and financial information about us that is not included in or delivered with this document. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be a part of this prospectus. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below, except to the extent information in those documents is different from the information contained in this prospectus:

     We will provide without charge to each person to whom this prospectus is delivered, upon the written or oral request of the person, a copy (without exhibits other than exhibits specifically incorporated by reference) of any or all documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Requests for copies of those documents should be directed to NACCO Industries, Inc., 5875 Landerbrook Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44124-4017, Attention: Secretary, telephone (440) 449-9600.

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To obtain timely delivery, you must request the information no later than five business days before the date you intend to elect to exchange shares of Class B common stock.

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RISK FACTORS

     Prospective investors in the shares of Class A common stock offered hereby should consider carefully the following risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in this prospectus. This prospectus contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause a material difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed below, as well as those discussed elsewhere in this prospectus and the documents incorporated into this prospectus by reference.

Risks Related to This Offering

     The voting power of holders of Class B common stock who transfer their shares to the selling stockholders and receive shares of Class A common stock will diminish.

     Holders of Class B common stock have ten votes per share of Class B common stock, while holders of Class A common stock have one vote per share of Class A common stock. Holders of Class B common stock who transfer their shares to the selling stockholders in exchange for shares of Class A common stock will reduce their voting power.

     The voting power of the selling stockholders will increase if the selling stockholders exchange their shares of Class A common stock for shares of Class B common stock in the exchange offers.

     Holders of Class A common stock and holders of Class B common stock vote together on matters submitted to a vote of NACCO’s stockholders. Consequently, if holders of Class B common stock transfer their shares of Class B common stock to the selling stockholders, the voting power of the selling stockholders will increase. Before this exchange offer, the selling stockholders collectively controlled the power to vote 42.24% of the outstanding shares of NACCO’s common stock based on the number of outstanding shares as of December 31, 2004. As of that date, there were 6,597,161 shares of Class A common stock and 1,617,221 shares of Class B common stock outstanding. If all shares of Class A common stock offered by this prospectus are exchanged for shares of Class B common stock and the selling stockholders act together when voting their shares of Class B common stock, they will control the power to vote 68.74% of the outstanding shares of NACCO’s common stock as well as the outcome of any class vote of the Class B common stock that requires the vote of at least a majority of the outstanding Class B common stock.

NACCO Materials Handling Group

     The cost of raw materials, including steel, used by NACCO Materials Handling Group’s products have been and may continue to be impacted by price fluctuations, which could adversely affect NACCO’s earnings and results of operations.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group manufactures products that include raw materials that consist of steel, rubber, castings and counterweights. NACCO Materials Handling Group also purchases parts provided by suppliers that are manufactured from castings and steel. The cost of these parts is impacted by the same economic conditions that impact the cost of the parts that NACCO Materials Handling Group manufactures. The cost to manufacture lift trucks and related service parts has been and will continue to be affected by fluctuations in prices for these raw materials.

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     The pricing and costs of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s products have been and may continue to be impacted by foreign currency fluctuations, which could adversely affect NACCO’s earnings and results of operations.

     Since NACCO Materials Handling Group conducts transactions in various foreign currencies, including the euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound sterling, its lift truck pricing structure and that of some of its competitors is subject to the effects of fluctuations in the value of these foreign currencies and fluctuations in the related currency exchange rates. As a result, our costs and sales have historically been affected by, and may continue to be affected by, these fluctuations. These fluctuations historically have adversely affected, and in the future could continue to adversely affect, NACCO’s earnings and results of operations.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group depends on a limited number of suppliers for specific critical components.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group depends on a limited number of suppliers for some of its critical components, including diesel and gasoline engines and cast-iron counterweights used to counterbalance some lift trucks. Some of these critical components are imported and subject to regulation, such as inspection by the U.S. Department of Commerce. NACCO’s results of operations could be adversely affected if NACCO Materials Handling Group is unable to obtain these critical components, or if the costs of these critical components were to increase significantly, due to regulatory compliance or otherwise, and NACCO Materials Handling Group was unable to pass the cost increases on to its customers.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group’s lift truck business is cyclical. Any downturn in the general economy could adversely affect our earnings and results of operations.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group’s lift truck business historically has been cyclical. Fluctuations in the rate of orders for lift trucks reflect the capital investment decisions of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s customers, which depend to a certain extent on the general level of economic activity in the various industries that the lift truck customers serve. During economic downturns, customers tend to delay new lift truck purchases. Consequently, NACCO Materials Handling Group has experienced, and in the future will experience, significant fluctuations in its revenues and net income. If there is degradation in the general economy, or in the industries served by NACCO Materials Handling Group’s lift truck customers, NACCO’s business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

     If the capital goods market worsens, the cost saving efforts implemented by NACCO Materials Handling Group may not be sufficient to achieve the benefits we expect.

     In 2000, NACCO Materials Handling Group began implementing a series of restructuring programs, which included the closure of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s Danville, Illinois assembly facility, the phase-out of its Lenoir, North Carolina facility, labor and overhead reductions and the restructuring of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s other manufacturing facilities and owned dealers, to improve profits and margins despite decreased revenues. If the economy or the capital goods market declines, NACCO Materials Handling Group’s revenues could decline. If revenues are lower than expected, the efforts implemented at NACCO Materials Handling Group may not achieve the benefits we expect. NACCO Materials Handling Group may be forced to take additional cost savings steps that could result in additional charges and materially affect its ability to compete or implement its business strategies.

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     Introduction of new products will require funding at current or higher levels, which may affect NACCO Materials Handling Group’s results of operations.

     Product development and product introduction costs related to the new product development programs that are part of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s Global Cost Reduction Program are expected to continue at current high levels through 2005. The product development and product introduction expenses could be higher than projected and such higher costs would have an adverse impact on future results of operations.

     If NACCO Materials Handling Group’s global cost-reduction program, including the introduction of new products, does not prove effective, our results of operations will be adversely affected.

     Changes in the timing of implementation of certain plant projects in Europe as part of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s Global Cost Reduction Program encompassing lean manufacturing, global procurement, the transfer of processes and sourcing to lower cost locations, component commonality, overhead cost reductions and improvements in its owned dealers have resulted in delays in the expected recognition of future costs and realization of future benefits. Although the primary benefit of the restructuring program was an anticipated reduction in fixed factory costs, the overall results of the program could vary depending on unit volumes and the resulting effect on manufacturing efficiencies. As such, if future industry demand levels are lower than historical industry demand cycles would indicate, the actual annual cost savings could be lower. If NACCO Materials Handling Group is unable to successfully implement the Global Cost Reduction Program, NACCO’s results of operations could be adversely affected.

     If cost saving efforts implemented for NACCO Materials Handling Group’s owned dealers do not continue to be effective, our results of operations could be adversely affected.

     Since January 1, 1998, NACCO Materials Handling Group has acquired two dealers in the Americas, 12 dealers and one rental company in Europe and 12 dealers and two rental companies in Asia-Pacific. In 2001, our net loss attributable to owned dealers increased substantially compared to 2000. To improve the profitability of owned dealers, NACCO Materials Handling Group has engaged in effective restructuring activities with respect to the European and American owned dealers in 2001, including the sale of certain dealers in Germany in 2001 and the sale of its only U.S. dealer in January 2003. Other restructuring activities included lease termination costs and severance and other employee benefits to be paid to approximately 140 terminated employees at owned dealers in Europe. As of September 30, 2004, NACCO Materials Handling Group had eight dealerships and rental companies in Europe and nine dealerships and rental companies in Asia-Pacific. However, if the restructuring activities for the European owned dealers do not continue to be effective, NACCO’s results of operations could be adversely affected.

     Competition may adversely affect NACCO Materials Handling Group’s earnings and results of operations.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group experiences intense competition in the sale of lift trucks and aftermarket parts. Competition in the lift truck industry is based primarily on strength and quality of dealers, brand loyalty, customer service, availability of products and aftermarket parts, comprehensive product line offering, product performance, product quality and features and the cost of ownership over the life of the lift truck. NACCO Materials Handling Group competes with several global full-line manufacturers that operate in all major markets. These manufacturers may have greater financial resources and less debt than NACCO Materials Handling Group, which may enable them to commit

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larger amounts of capital in response to changing market conditions. If NACCO Materials Handling Group fails to compete effectively, NACCO’s earnings and results of operations could be adversely affected.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group relies primarily on its network of dealers to sell its lift trucks and aftermarket parts and has no direct control over sales by those dealers to customers. If NACCO Materials Handling Group’s independent dealers become ineffective or perform poorly, our earnings and results of operations could be adversely affected.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group relies primarily on independent dealers compared to wholly owned dealers for sales of its lift trucks and aftermarket parts. Sales of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s products are therefore subject to the quality and effectiveness of the dealers, who are generally not subject to NACCO Materials Handling Group’s direct control. As a result, NACCO’s earnings and results of operations could be adversely affected by ineffective dealers.

     The retirement of existing anti-dumping duties and manufacturing by Japanese competitors in the United States could adversely affect NACCO Materials Handling Group’s competitive position, revenues, results of operations and financial condition.

     Certain Japanese-built internal combustion engine lift trucks in the 1 to 8 ton capacity range imported into the United States are currently subject to an anti-dumping duty. The anti-dumping duty rates in effect through December 31, 2003 ranged from 7.39% to 56.81% depending on the manufacturer or importer. If the anti-dumping duty order is retired when it is reviewed again in 2005, NACCO Materials Handling Group’s Japanese competitors might be able to import lift trucks for sale at a cost below fair market value. If NACCO Materials Handling Group were to similarly lower its prices to maintain market share, NACCO’s results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. If NACCO Materials Handling Group did not lower its prices, its competitive position, revenues, results of operation and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. In addition, all of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s major Japanese competitors have manufacturing or assembly facilities in the United States. The domestic sourcing of lift truck products by Japanese competitors may negatively impact NACCO Materials Handling Group’s competitive position, revenues, operating results or financial condition. As a result, NACCO’s earnings and results of operations could be adversely affected.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group’s business may be subject to retaliatory duties imposed by the European Union.

     As a result of certain rulings by the World Trade Organization with respect to tax benefits granted to U.S. exporters under U.S. tax laws, a portion of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s products exported into European Union countries are subject to an additional duty. The additional duty was 5% ad valorem in March 2004 and increases 1% each month thereafter up to a maximum of 17%. These additional duties could have an adverse effect on NACCO Materials Handling Group’s revenues and cash flow. In addition, NACCO Materials Handling Group’s business in the past has been affected by trade disputes between the U.S. and Europe. In the future, to the extent NACCO Materials Handling Group is affected by trade disputes and increased tariffs are levied on its goods, its results of operations may be adversely impacted.

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     NACCO Materials Handling Group‘s actual liabilities relating to pending lawsuits may exceed our expectations.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group is a defendant in pending lawsuits involving, among other things, product liability claims. We cannot assure you that NACCO Materials Handling Group will succeed in defending these claims, that judgments will not be rendered against NACCO Materials Handling Group with respect to any or all of these proceedings or that reserves we have set aside or our insurance policies will be adequate to cover any such judgments. NACCO could incur a charge to earnings if our reserves prove to be inadequate, which could have a material adverse effect on NACCO’s results of operations and liquidity for the period in which the charge is taken and any judgment or settlement amount is paid.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group has guaranteed, or is subject to repurchase or recourse obligations with respect to, financing arrangements of some of its customers.

     Through arrangements with General Electric Capital Corporation and others, dealers and other customers are provided financing for new lift trucks in the United States and in major countries of the world outside of the United States. Through these arrangements, NACCO Materials Handling Group’s dealers and certain customers are extended credit for the purchase of lift trucks to be placed in the dealer’s floor plan inventory or the financing of lift trucks that are sold or leased to customers. For some of these arrangements, NACCO Materials Handling Group provides residual value guarantees or standby recourse or repurchase obligations such that it would become obligated in the event of default by the dealer or customer. Total amounts subject to these types of obligations at September 30, 2004 were $196.3 million. Generally, NACCO Materials Handling Group maintains a perfected security interest in the assets financed such that, in the event that it becomes obligated under the terms of the guarantees or standby recourse or repurchase obligations, it may take title to the assets financed. We cannot be certain, however, that the security interest will equal or exceed the amount of the guarantee or recourse or repurchase obligation. In addition, we cannot be certain that losses under the terms of the guarantees or recourse or repurchase obligations will not exceed the reserves that we have set aside in our consolidated financial statements. NACCO could incur a charge to earnings if our reserves prove to be inadequate, which could have a material adverse effect on NACCO’s results of operations and liquidity for the period in which the charge is taken.

     NACCO Materials Handling Group is subject to risks relating to its foreign operations.

     Foreign operations represent a significant portion of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s business. We expect revenue from foreign markets to continue to represent a significant portion of NACCO Materials Handling Group’s total revenue. NACCO Materials Handling Group owns or leases manufacturing facilities in Brazil, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland and Scotland, and owns interests in joint ventures with facilities in China, Japan and the Philippines. It also sells domestically produced products to foreign customers and sells foreign produced products to domestic customers. NACCO Materials Handling Group’s foreign operations are subject to additional risks, which include:

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     Part of our strategy to expand NACCO Materials Handling Group’s worldwide market share and decrease costs is strengthening its international distribution network and sourcing basic components in foreign countries. Implementation of this strategy may increase the impact of the risks described above and we cannot assure you that such risks will not have an adverse effect on NACCO’s business, results of operations or financial condition.

NACCO Housewares Group

     The increasing concentration of our household appliance customer base could negatively affect sales levels or profits.

     Hamilton Beacht Proctor-Silex sells a substantial quantity of its products to mass merchandisers, national department stores, variety store chains, drug store chains, specialty home retailers and other retail outlets. These retailers generally purchase a limited selection of small electric appliances. As a result, Hamilton Beacht Proctor-Silex competes for retail shelf space with its competitors. As the retail industry becomes more concentrated, competition for sales to these retailers may become greater. Also, in the past three years some major retailers, including Kmart, have filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. If we were to lose any major retail customer or if other major retail customers were to go bankrupt, we might be unable to find alternate distribution sources. Any of the foregoing factors could adversely affect NACCO’s earnings or results of operations.

     The appliance industry is consolidating, which could have an adverse effect on our success.

     Over the past several years, the appliance industry has undergone substantial consolidation, and further consolidation is likely. As a result of this consolidation, the appliance industry could largely consist of a limited number of large manufacturers. To the extent that Hamilton Beacht Proctor-Silex does not continue to be a major participant in the industry, its ability to compete effectively with these larger manufacturers could be negatively impacted. As a result, NACCO’s earnings and results of operations could be adversely affected.

     Our Housewares Group is subject to risks relating to its dependence on Chinese sources for many of its products.

     Our Housewares Group obtains a substantial quantity of its products from sources in China. Dependence upon suppliers in China involves risks, which include:

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     Any of these risks could adversely affect NACCO’s earnings and results of operations and may increase if the Housewares Group sources more products from China.

     Competition may adversely affect our earnings and results of operations.

     The small electric appliance industry does not have onerous entry barriers. As a result, NACCO Housewares Group competes with many small manufacturers and distributors of housewares products. Additional competitors may also enter this market and cause competition to intensify. In particular, manufacturers and distributors of small electric appliances compete for shelf space allocated by retailers to their products. If we fail to compete effectively with these smaller manufacturers and distributors, NACCO’s earnings and results of operations could be adversely affected.

     We may experience quarterly and annual fluctuations in our earnings and operating results in the future from our Housewares Group.

     The net sales and operating results from our Housewares Group may vary significantly from quarter to quarter and from year to year in the future. A number of factors, many of which are outside of our Housewares Group’s control, may cause these variations, including:

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     You should not rely upon the results of NACCO Housewares Group for any quarter or year as an indication of the future performance of NACCO Housewares Group.

     We depend on consumer spending, which fluctuates for a variety of reasons, including seasonality.

     Sales of our Housewares Group’s products are related to consumer spending. Any downturn in the general economy or a shift in consumer spending away from small electric appliances would adversely affect its business. In addition, the market for small electric appliances is highly seasonal in nature. NACCO Housewares Group often recognizes a substantial portion of its sales in the last half of the year. Accordingly, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of past operating results of NACCO Housewares Group are meaningful, if at all, only when comparing equivalent time periods. Any economic downturn, decrease in consumer spending or a shift in consumer spending away from small electric appliances could adversely impact NACCO’s earnings and results of operations.

North American Coal

     Termination of long-term mining sales contracts could adversely affect our results of operations.

     Substantially all of North American Coal’s revenues and profits are derived from long-term mining sales contracts. The contracts for our project mining subsidiaries permit the customer under some conditions of default to acquire the assets or stock of the project mining subsidiary for an amount roughly equal to book value. In one case, the customer may elect to acquire the stock of the subsidiary after a specified period of time, for any reason, in exchange for payments to North American Coal on coal mined at that facility in the future. In addition, the customer of our San Miguel lignite mine can terminate the contract for convenience at any time. If any of North American Coal’s long-term mining contracts were terminated, our results of operations could be adversely affected to the extent that North American Coal is unable to find alternative customers at the same level of profitability.

     North American Coal’s unconsolidated project mining subsidiaries are subject to risks created by changes in customer demand, inflationary adjustments and tax rates.

     The contracts with the unconsolidated project mining subsidiaries’ utility customers allow each mine to sell lignite coal at a price based on actual cost plus an agreed pre-tax profit per ton. Unconsolidated project mining subsidiary customers pay on a cost-plus basis only for the coal that they consume and use. As a result, reduced coal usage by our customers, including but not limited to power plant outages, could have an adverse impact on NACCO’s results of operations. Because of the contractual price formulas for the sale of coal and mining services by these unconsolidated project mining subsidiaries, the profitability of these operations is also subject to fluctuations in inflationary adjustments (or lack thereof) that can impact the per ton profit or management fee paid for the coal and taxes applicable to North American Coal’s income on that coal.

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     North American Coal’s other mining subsidiaries, its non-project mining operations, are subject to risks created by its capital investment in the mines, the costs of mining the coal and the dragline mining equipment, in addition to risks created by changes in customer demand, inflationary adjustments and tax rates.

     Our non-project mining operations are comprised of the San Miguel Lignite Mine, Red River Mining Company and Mississippi Lignite Mining Company, royalties, dragline mining services and other activities. The profitability of these non-project mining operations is subject to the risk of loss of its investment in these mining operations, as well as increases in the cost of mining the coal. Because the costs of these non-project mining operations are not passed on to its customers, increased costs at these operations would have an adverse effect on North American Coal’s results of operations. North American Coal’s operations are also subject to customer demand, including but not limited to fluctuations in demand due to power plant outages, inflationary adjustments and tax risks described above with respect to its unconsolidated project mining subsidiaries. These factors could adversely effect our earnings and results of operations.

     Mining operations are vulnerable to weather and other conditions that are beyond our control.

     Many conditions beyond our control can increase or decrease use of coal by North American Coal’s customers. These conditions include weather and unexpected maintenance problems and could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

     Government regulations could impose costly requirements on North American Coal.

     The coal mining industry is subject to regulation by federal, state and local authorities on matters concerning the health and safety of employees, land use, permit and licensing requirements, air quality standards, water pollution, plant and wildlife protection, reclamation and restoration of mining properties after mining, the discharge of materials into the environment, surface subsidence from underground mining and the effects that mining has on groundwater quality and availability. Legislation mandating certain benefits for current and retired coal miners also affects the industry. Mining operations require numerous governmental permits and approvals. North American Coal is required to prepare and present to federal, state or local authorities data pertaining to the impact that production of coal may have upon the environment. Compliance with these requirements may be costly and time-consuming.

     New legislation and/or regulations and orders may materially adversely affect North American Coal’s mining operations or its cost structure. New legislation, including proposals related to environmental protection that would further regulate and tax the coal industry, may also require North American Coal or its customers to change operations significantly or incur increased costs. Possible limitations on carbon emissions and requirements for a specific mix of fuel sources for energy generation methods may reduce potential coal demand. All of these factors could have a material adverse effect on NACCO’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

     North American Coal is subject to federal and state mining regulations, which place a burden on it.

     Federal and state statutes require North American Coal to restore mine property in accordance with specified standards and an approved reclamation plan, and require that North American Coal obtain and periodically renew permits for mining operations. Regulations require North American Coal to incur the cost of reclaiming current mine disturbance. In addition, we are subject to significant long-term liabilities relating to closed mines that had been operated by Bellaire, a non-operating subsidiary of

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NACCO. These liabilities reflect amounts owed to the United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund, or the Fund, arising as a result of the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992, which requires Bellaire to incur costs for medical expenses of some United Mine Workers retirees and their dependents. In 2002, our results of operations were adversely affected as a result of an extraordinary loss related to an estimated increase in Bellaire’s obligation to United Mine Workers, which was based primarily on a U.S. Supreme Court decision in January 2003.

     On July 15, 2003, the Fund filed suit against 214 companies, including Bellaire, seeking an increase in premiums paid to the Fund. If the Fund prevails, our estimate of our accrual related to obligations to the Fund could increase within an estimated range of $0 to $5.0 million on a pre-tax basis. Since the outcome of this proceeding is uncertain, we have not revised our accrual. In 2003, however, NACCO recorded a $1.8 million extraordinary gain, net of $1.0 million tax expense, that was the result of lower than estimated premium inflation, a lower than estimated number of assigned beneficiaries and an increase in actual mortality rates as compared with previous estimates, resulting in a decrease in expected future obligations related to the Fund. Although our management believes that appropriate accruals have been recorded for all expected reclamation and other costs associated with closed mines, our future operating results would be adversely affected if our accruals for these costs are later determined to be insufficient or if changed conditions, including adverse judicial proceedings or revised assumptions, require a change in these reserves.

     North American Coal’s operations are impacted by the Clean Air Act Amendments on coal consumption.

     The Federal Clean Air Act, including the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and corresponding state laws that regulate emissions of materials into the air, affect coal mining operations both directly and indirectly. Measures intended to improve air quality extensively regulate the emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and other substances by coal-fueled utility power plants, which are our primary customers. Those measures could make coal a less attractive fuel alternative in the planning and building of utility power plants in the future. Any reduction in coal’s share of the capacity for power generation could have a material adverse effect on NACCO’s business, financial condition and results of operations. We cannot predict how present or future regulations will affect the coal industry in general and us in particular. It is possible that the new air quality standards under the Clean Air Act and any other future regulatory provisions will materially increase our costs of doing business and reduce consumption of and demand for coal by our customers.

     The Clear Skies Initiative, which was announced in February 2002 and introduced into the U.S. House and Senate in February 2003 as the Clear Skies Act of 2003, may have an effect upon North American Coal’s coal mining operations. As proposed, this initiative is designed to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and mercury from power plants. To date, Congress has not enacted the Clear Skies Act.

     In response to Congressional inaction on the proposed Clear Skies Act, the Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, in December 2003 proposed a rule that is currently referred to as the Clean Air Interstate Rule, which would require reductions in nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides similar to those found in the Clear Skies Act. However, in contrast to the Clear Skies Act, the Clean Air Interstate Rule affects emissions in 29 states in the eastern U.S., including Texas. The EPA has announced an intent to finalize these rules in early 2005.

     The EPA has also indicated that it intends to issue regulations relating to mercury emissions from coal-fired electricity generating units on or before March 15, 2005. If these regulations, as finally implemented, were to have an adverse impact on the mining or sale and use of lignite in the power

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generation industry, there could be reduced consumption of and demand for lignite by our customers resulting in an adverse effect on our results of operations.

     Other so-called multi-pollutant bills that could regulate additional air pollutants, including carbon dioxide, have been proposed. While the details of all of these proposed initiatives vary, there appears to be a movement towards increased regulation of power plant air pollutants. If any of these initiatives were enacted into law, power plants could choose to shift away from coal as a fuel source to meet these requirements.

     Because coal mining operations emit particulate matter and other pollutants, North American Coal’s mining operations may be affected directly when the states revise their implementation plans to comply with the stricter standards for particulate matter and ozone. State and federal regulations relating to the new standards may restrict North American Coal’s ability to develop new mines or could require it to modify its existing operations. The extent of the potential direct impact of the new standards on the coal industry will depend on the policies and control strategies associated with the state implementation process, but could increase North American Coal’s costs of doing business and adversely affect our earnings and results of operations.

     North American Coal is subject to the high costs and risks involved in the development of new coal and dragline mining projects.

     From time to time, North American Coal seeks to develop new coal and dragline mining projects. The costs and risks associated with such projects can be substantial.

General

     We may become subject to claims regarding foreign laws and regulations, which may be expensive, time consuming and distracting.

     Because we have employees, property and business operations in the United States and, with respect to NACCO Materials Handling Group and NACCO Housewares Group, elsewhere, we are subject to the laws and the court systems of many jurisdictions. We may become subject to claims outside the United States based in foreign jurisdictions for violations of their laws with respect to our foreign operations of NACCO Materials Handling Group and NACCO Housewares Group. In addition, these laws may be changed or new laws may be enacted in the future. International litigation is often expensive, time consuming and distracting. As a result, any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on NACCO’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

     The loss of key personnel could impair our success.

     We benefit from the leadership and experience of our senior management team and we depend on their continued services in order to successfully conduct our business. The loss of key personnel could adversely affect NACCO’s financial condition, earnings and results of operations.

     The amount and frequency of dividend payments made on our common stock could change.

     The Board of Directors has the power to determine the amount and frequency of the payment of dividends. Decisions regarding whether or not to pay dividends and the amount of any dividends are based on our earnings, capital, future expense requirements, financial conditions, contractual limitations and other factors that the Board of Directors may consider. Accordingly, holders of our common stock should not rely on payment of dividends in a particular amount, or at all.

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CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This prospectus and the documents incorporated herein by reference contain statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. We intend for these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements in these sections. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about our market opportunity strategies, competition, expected activities and investments, and the adequacy of our available cash resources. These forward-looking statements are usually accompanied by words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “intend,” and similar expressions. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Our and our subsidiaries’ actual results could be materially different or worse than those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the risk factors and uncertainties described above and elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition, the following risks and uncertainties with respect to our subsidiaries’ operations include, among others, the following:

     NACCO Materials Handling Group:

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     NACCO Housewares Group:

     North American Coal:

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USE OF PROCEEDS

     We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange of any shares by the selling stockholders.

SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

     Class A Common Stock Beneficial Ownership Table for Selling Stockholders. The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2004, certain information with respect to the selling stockholders, including:

     A total of 670,490 shares of Class A common stock is being offered by this prospectus. Alfred M. Rankin, Jr., Thomas T. Rankin, Claiborne R. Rankin and Roger F. Rankin, or in each case their revocable trusts, and Rankin Associates IV, L.P. are offering to exchange the following numbers of shares of Class A common stock: Alfred M. Rankin, Jr., 100,208; Thomas T. Rankin, 57,027; Claiborne R. Rankin, 38,045; Roger F. Rankin, 75,210; and Rankin Associates IV, L.P., 400,000. Because each individual selling stockholder or his revocable trust will offer to exchange the shares, both the individual selling stockholder and his trust are listed separately in the tables below. However, each individual, together with his revocable trust, will only offer to exchange the number of shares of Class A common stock described above and, accordingly, an aggregate of 670,490 shares are being offered for exchange by this prospectus.

     Because the selling stockholders may offer all, a portion or none of the Class A common stock offered by this prospectus, we cannot assure you as to the number of shares of Class A common stock or Class B common stock that will be held by the selling stockholders immediately following the offering. The tables below assume that the beneficial ownership of Class A common stock for each selling stockholder, including shares held by an individual selling stockholder’s revocable trust, will decrease by an aggregate of the number of shares of Class A common stock described above as a result of this offering and that the beneficial ownership of Class B common stock for each selling stockholder, including shares held by an individual selling stockholder’s revocable trust, will increase by the same number of shares of Class B common stock. The tables do not, however, account for any changes in each selling stockholder’s beneficial ownership that may result from transactions not contemplated by this prospectus such as an acquisition or disposition of shares of Class A common stock or Class B common stock.

     As of the date of this prospectus, the selling stockholders have already exchanged 135,205 shares of the Class A common stock offered by the registration statement and prospectus related to the exchange offer that was initially filed on July 13, 2001 and the registration statement and prospectus related to the exchange offer that was initially filed on September 5, 2003.

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Class A Common Stock

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An aggregate of 100,208 shares of Class A common stock are offered to be exchanged by Mr. Alfred M. Rankin, Jr. pursuant to this prospectus, consisting of shares held directly by Mr. Rankin or shares currently held by the Alfred Rankin Trust. Mr. Rankin, as a trustee, may choose to conduct exchanges through the Alfred Rankin Trust. Alternatively, Mr. Rankin may choose to withdraw shares of Class A common stock from the Alfred Rankin Trust and conduct any exchange directly. Mr. Alfred M. Rankin, Jr. is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of NACCO.

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An aggregate of 57,027 shares of Class A common stock are offered to be exchanged by Mr. Thomas Rankin pursuant to this prospectus, consisting of shares currently held by the Thomas Rankin Trust. Mr. Rankin may choose to conduct exchanges through the Thomas Rankin Trust. Alternatively, Mr. Rankin may choose to withdraw shares of Class A common stock from the Thomas Rankin Trust and conduct any exchange directly. Thomas T. Rankin is a Director of Hamilton Beacht Proctor-Silex, Inc.

An aggregate of 38,045 shares of Class A common stock are offered to be exchanged by Mr. Claiborne Rankin pursuant to this prospectus, consisting of shares currently held by the Claiborne Rankin Trust. Mr. Rankin may choose to conduct exchanges through the Claiborne Rankin Trust. Alternatively, Mr. Rankin may choose to withdraw shares of Class A common stock from the Claiborne Rankin Trust and conduct any exchange directly. Claiborne R. Rankin is a Director of NMHG Holding Co.

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An aggregate of 75,210 shares of Class A common stock are offered to be exchanged by Mr. Roger Rankin pursuant to this prospectus, consisting of shares currently held by the Roger Rankin Trust. Mr. Rankin may choose to conduct exchanges through the Roger Rankin Trust. Alternatively, Mr. Rankin may choose to withdraw shares of Class A common stock from the Roger Rankin Trust and effect any exchange directly. Roger F. Rankin is a Director of The North American Coal Corporation.

     (5) Rankin Associates IV, L.P.: Rankin Associates IV, L.P., or Rankin IV, was formed on January 11, 2005 in anticipation of a restructuring of shares of NACCO currently held by the partners of Rankin IV. Prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form S-4, of which this prospectus forms a part, Rankin IV will obtain 400,000 shares of Class A common stock. These 400,000 shares of Class A common stock will be offered to be exchanged by Rankin IV pursuant to this prospectus.

     Each of the selling stockholders is a party to the stockholders’ agreement, dated as of March 15, 1990, as amended, by and among NACCO, the selling stockholders and the additional signatories that are parties thereto. Rankin Management, Inc., or RMI, is the managing partner of Rankin IV. The beneficial stockholders, executive officers and directors of RMI consist of Alfred M. Rankin, Jr., Thomas T. Rankin, Claiborne R. Rankin and Roger F. Rankin.

     Class B Common Stock Beneficial Ownership Table for Selling Stockholders. The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2004, certain information with respect to the selling stockholders, including:

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Class B Common Stock

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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK
AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK

     Set forth in the following table is the indicated information as of December 31, 2004 (except as otherwise indicated) with respect to (1) each person who is known to NACCO to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Class A common stock, (2) each person who is known to NACCO to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Class B common stock and (3) the beneficial ownership of Class A common stock and Class B common stock of the directors, NACCO’s Chief Executive Officer and the four other most highly compensated executive officers of NACCO and its subsidiaries during 2004 (the “Named Executive Officers”) and all executive officers and directors as a group. Beneficial ownership of Class A common stock and Class B common stock has been determined for this purpose in accordance with Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 of the Commission under the Exchange Act. The amounts shown in the table do not purport to represent beneficial ownership for any purpose other than compliance with SEC reporting requirements. Further, beneficial ownership as determined in this manner does not necessarily bear on the economic incidence of ownership of Class A common stock or Class B common stock.

     Holders of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are entitled to different voting rights with respect to each class of stock. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. Holders of Class A common stock and holders of Class B common stock vote together on matters submitted to a vote of NACCO’s stockholders.

Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership

Class A Common Stock

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Class B Common Stock

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          Thomas E. Taplin is Clara Taplin Rankin’s brother and Margaret E. Taplin is the sister-in-law of Clara Taplin Rankin and Thomas E. Taplin. Britton T. Taplin is the son of Thomas E. Taplin, and David F. Taplin is the step-son of Margaret E. Taplin. Clara Taplin Rankin is the mother of Alfred M. Rankin, Jr. J.C. Butler, Jr., an executive officer of NACCO, is the son-in-law of Alfred M. Rankin, Jr. The combined beneficial ownership of such persons shown in the foregoing table (including shares as to which such persons had the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days after December 31, 2004, pursuant to the Non-Employee Directors’ Plan) equals 1,548,093 shares, or 23.46% of the Class A common stock and 1,136,034 shares, or 70.25%, of the Class B common stock outstanding on December 31, 2004 (including shares deemed to be outstanding for purposes of calculating the percentage owned pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act). The combined beneficial ownership of all directors of NACCO (including shares as to which the directors had the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days after December 31, 2004), together with Clara Taplin Rankin, Margaret E. Taplin, Thomas E. Taplin and all of the executive officers of NACCO whose beneficial ownership of Class A common stock and Class B common stock must be disclosed in the foregoing table in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, equals 1,601,765 shares, or 24.28%, of the Class A common stock and 1,139,009 shares, or 70.43%, of the Class B common stock outstanding on December 31, 2004 (including shares deemed to be outstanding for purposes of calculating the percentage owned pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act). Such shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock together represent 57.06% of the combined voting power of all Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding on such date (including shares deemed to be outstanding for purposes of calculating the percentage owned pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act).

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THE EXCHANGE OFFER

Purpose and Effect of the Exchange Offer

     Under the terms of NACCO’s certificate of incorporation and a stockholders’ agreement, dated as of March 15, 1990, as amended, shares of Class B common stock are generally not transferable. Pursuant to the terms of the stockholders’ agreement to which each of the selling stockholders is a party, and NACCO’s certificate of incorporation, however, qualifying holders of Class B common stock may transfer shares of Class B common stock to the selling stockholders in exchange for shares of Class A common stock, on a share for share basis. The selling stockholders are offering to exchange up to 670,490 shares of Class A common stock with qualifying holders of Class B common stock. The selling stockholders may offer to exchange any or all of the shares of Class A common stock covered by this prospectus from time to time in varying amounts. As of the date of this prospectus, the selling stockholders have already exchanged 135,205 shares of Class A common stock registered by the registration statement and prospectus related to the exchange offer that was initially filed on July 13, 2001 and the registration statement and prospectus related to the exchange offer that was initially filed on September 5, 2003.

     In order to be a qualifying holder of Class B common stock for purposes of this prospectus, the holder must be a party to the stockholders’ agreement and must be permitted to transfer shares of Class B common stock to the selling stockholders under NACCO’s certificate of incorporation and the stockholders’ agreement. As of December 31, 2004, the participating stockholders under the stockholders’ agreement beneficially owned approximately 95% of the Class B common stock issued and outstanding on that date. Holders of shares of Class B common stock that are not subject to the stockholders’ agreement are permitted to transfer those shares subject to the transfer restrictions set forth in our certificate of incorporation, which include the ability of holders of shares of Class B common stock that are not subject to the stockholders’ agreement to transfer the shares to persons who are permitted transferees as specified in our certificate of incorporation or convert such shares of Class B common stock into shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. Only holders of shares of Class B common stock that are subject to the stockholders’ agreement may exchange their shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock pursuant to this prospectus. In connection with any exchange of Class B common stock to the selling stockholder, we may require from each holder of Class B common stock documents that evidence the permitted nature of the exchange under NACCO’s certificate of incorporation.

     The Class A common stock offered for exchange by the selling stockholders is entitled to one vote per share. The Class B common stock that will be transferred by qualifying holders to the selling stockholders is entitled to ten votes per share.

     Persons who receive shares of Class A common stock from the selling stockholders may resell those shares of Class A common stock in brokerage transactions on the New York Stock Exchange in compliance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, except that the one-year holding period requirement of Rule 144 will not apply.

     Any broker-dealers, agents or underwriters that participate in the distribution of the shares of Class A common stock may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any profit on the sale of the shares of Class A common stock by them and any discounts, commissions or concessions received by them may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.

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     In order to comply with the securities laws of specific states, sales of shares of Class A common stock covered by this prospectus to qualifying holders of Class B common stock in some states may be made only through broker-dealers who are registered or licensed in those states.

     We have been advised by the selling stockholders that they have not, as of the date of this prospectus, entered into any arrangement with an agent, broker-dealer or underwriter for the sale of the shares of Class A common stock covered by this prospectus owned by them.

     Agents, broker-dealers and underwriters involved in the transactions contemplated by this prospectus may engage in transactions with, and perform investment banking and advisory services for us.

     Agents, broker-dealers and underwriters may be entitled under agreements entered into with us and the selling stockholders to indemnification by us and the selling stockholders against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribution with respect to payments which those agents, broker-dealers or underwriters may be required to make.

Accounting Treatment

     For accounting purposes, we will recognize no gain or loss as a result of the exchange by holders of shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock pursuant to this prospectus.

No Appraisal or Dissenters’ Rights

     In connection with the selling stockholders’ offer to exchange up to 670,490 shares of Class A common stock, you do not have any appraisal or dissenters’ rights under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

     The following sets forth the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of an exchange by holders of shares of Class B common stock of NACCO for shares of Class A common stock of NACCO pursuant to this prospectus. No ruling has been or will be sought from the Internal Revenue Service concerning the tax consequences of an exchange. Persons acquiring shares of Class A common stock by exchanging shares of their Class B common stock with the selling stockholders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of an exchange to them, including the effects of U.S. federal, state, local, foreign and other tax laws.

     Tax Consequences of an Exchange

     Subject to the following assumptions, limitations and qualifications, in the opinion of Jones Day, counsel to NACCO, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

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     Considerations with Respect to Discussion and Tax Opinion

     The tax opinion of Jones Day is and will be subject to the following assumptions, limitations and qualifications:

     The opinion addresses only the specified material U.S. federal income tax consequences of an exchange. It does not address any state, local or foreign tax consequences of an exchange.

     The opinion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to a particular stockholder in light of his, her or its personal investment circumstances or to stockholders subject to special treatment under the U.S. federal income tax laws, including, without limitation, (1) certain U.S. expatriates, (2) stockholders that hold NACCO Class A or Class B common stock as part of a straddle, appreciated financial position, hedge, conversion transaction or other integrated investment, (3) financial institutions, (4) tax-exempt entities, (5) insurance companies, (6) dealers in securities or foreign currency, (7) traders that mark-to-market, (8) stockholders who acquired their shares of Class B common stock through the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation or through a tax-qualified retirement plan, and (9) foreign corporations, foreign partnerships or other foreign entities and individuals who are not citizens or residents of the United States.

     The opinion does not address the tax consequences of any transaction other than an exchange pursuant to this prospectus.

     The opinion is based upon the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Treasury regulations, administrative rulings and judicial decisions all in effect as of January 12, 2005, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, and which are subject to differing interpretations. Jones Day assumes no obligation to advise NACCO or the holders of Class B common stock of such changes.

     The opinion assumes that holders of Class B common stock hold their stock as a capital asset within the meaning of section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code.

     The opinion assumes that each exchange of Class B common stock for Class A common stock will be consummated in accordance with the descriptions contained in this prospectus.

     The opinion assumes that the fair market value of the Class A common stock to be received in any exchange and the fair market value of the Class B common stock to be delivered in any exchange will be approximately equal in value.

     The opinion assumes that none of the Class B common stock transferred to any selling stockholder in any exchange will be subject to a liability, and no selling stockholder that is a party to any exchange will assume any liabilities of a holder of Class B common stock in connection with the exchange.

     The opinion assumes that NACCO and the holders of Class B common stock who transfer their shares pursuant to an exchange will each pay their respective expenses, if any, incurred in connection with an exchange.

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     The opinion assumes that the representations contained in a tax certification letter addressed to Jones Day from NACCO, as well as the assumptions set forth in the preceding paragraphs, are accurate at all material times, including the date of any exchange pursuant to this prospectus. The representations contained in the tax certification letter are statements of fact material to the determination as to whether gain or loss will be recognized as a result of an exchange.

     The opinion of Jones Day is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service and does not preclude it from adopting a contrary position. In addition, if any of the representations or assumptions upon which the discussion and opinion rely are inconsistent with the actual facts, the conclusions reached therein could be adversely affected.

LEGAL MATTERS

     The validity of the shares of Class A common stock offered for exchange hereby has been passed upon for NACCO by Charles A. Bittenbender, its Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Bittenbender owned 8,209 shares of our Class A common stock as of December 31, 2004.

EXPERTS

     Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, has audited our consolidated financial statements and schedules as of and for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, as set forth in their report, which is incorporated by reference in this prospectus and in the registration statement. Our consolidated financial statements and schedules are incorporated by reference in reliance on Ernst & Young LLP’s report, given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

     The consolidated financial statements and the related financial statement schedules as of December 31, 2001, and for the year ended December 31, 2001, incorporated in this prospectus by reference from our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their report, which is incorporated in this prospectus by reference, and have been so incorporated in reliance upon the report of such firm. Reference is made to the report, which includes an explanatory paragraph with respect to a change in the method of accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, and a change in the method of calculating pension costs for a defined benefit pension plan in the United Kingdom, as discussed in Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements.

     Arthur Andersen LLP has not consented to the incorporation by reference of their report in this prospectus, and we have dispensed with the requirement to file their consent in reliance upon Rule 437a of the Securities Act. Under most circumstances a registrant must obtain and file the consent of its accountants contemporaneously with the filing of any registration statement that includes audited financial statements. By granting a consent, accounting firms become exposed to liability under Section 11(a) of the Securities Act for any untrue statements of material fact in, or omissions of material facts from, the registration statement. Because we are filing the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, without the consent of Arthur Andersen, investors may not be able to pursue claims against Arthur Andersen under Section 11(a) of the Securities Act.

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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus and in the reports and other information that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We have not authorized any person to make a statement that differs from what is in this prospectus. If any person makes a statement that differs from what is in this prospectus, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell, nor is it seeking an offer to buy, these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted. The information in this prospectus is complete and accurate as of its date, but the information may change after that date.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OFFER BY SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
TO EXCHANGE UP TO 670,490 SHARES
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
FOR
670,490 SHARES
CLASS B COMMON STOCK
OF
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

PROSPECTUS

, 2005

PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 20. Indemnification of directors and officers.

     The Company’s By-Laws provide in Article VI that the Company will indemnify its directors, officers and employees and each person who is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer or employee of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, to the full extent permitted by statute.

     Subsection (a) of Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (“DGCL”) empowers a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful.

     Subsection (b) of Section 145 of the DGCL empowers a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor, by reason of the fact that such person acted in any of the capacities set forth above, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted under standards similar to those set forth in the paragraph above, except that no indemnification may be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine that despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to be indemnified for such expenses which the court shall deem proper.

     Section 145 further provides that, to the extent that a director or officer of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person will be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith; that any indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145 (unless ordered by a court) will be made by a corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because such person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145; that expenses (including attorney’s fees) incurred by an officer or director in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation; that indemnification provided for by Section 145 will not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the indemnified party may be entitled; and that a corporation is empowered to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of a director or officer of the corporation against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in

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Item 21. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

     (a) Exhibits. The following Exhibits are filed herewith and made a part hereof:

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     (b) Financial Statement Schedules.

     None.

     (c) Report, Opinion or Appraisal.

     None.

Item 22.  Undertakings.

     The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

     (1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

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provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i) and (1)(ii) do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3 or Form S-8 or Form F-3, and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement.

     (2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

     (3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

     (4) If the registrant is a foreign private issuer, to file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement to include any financial statements required by Item 8.A. of the Form 20-F at the start of any delayed offering or throughout a continuous offering. Financial statements and information otherwise required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act need not be furnished, provided, that the registrant includes in the prospectus, by means of a post-effective amendment, financial statements required pursuant to this paragraph (a)(4) and other information necessary to ensure that all other information in the prospectus is at least as current as the date of those financial statements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to registration statements on Form F-3, a post-effective amendment need not be filed to include financial statements and information required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act or Rule 3-19 of this chapter if such financial statements and information are contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the Form F-3.

     Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

     The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this form, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding to the request.

     The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Cleveland, State of Ohio, on January 12, 2005.

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

      * Charles A. Bittenbender, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign and execute this Registration Statement pursuant to the Power of Attorney executed by the above-named officers and directors of the Company and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

January 12, 2005

/s/ Charles A. Bittenbender

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EXHIBIT INDEX

* To be filed by amendment