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Canberra owner-operators, subcontractors and small-fleet operators are knocked back by banks, stalled in single-lender queues, and locked into single products by dealer finance. Whether you run Hume Highway linehaul to Sydney and Melbourne, Federal Highway runs to the south coast, distribution out of the Fyshwick and Hume freight precincts, refrigerated supply to ACT government and hospital contracts, defense industry haul to Russell and HMAS Harman, or plant and tippers feeding Light Rail Stage 2 and ACT residential infrastructure builds.
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Your application goes to specialist transport lenders who assess freight income, asset value and trading history directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.
Every major Australian truck brand, financed through specialist lenders for prime ABN profiles.
N-series light, F-series medium, FV/FX/FY heavy rigids and Giga prime movers across distribution, refrigerated and vocational work.
300, 500 and 700 series for couriers, distribution, vocational and prime mover work across new and late-model dealer stock.
Canter, Fighter and Shogun models for last-mile, urban distribution and medium-duty interstate freight.
T-series, K-series, C-series and Australian-built models for linehaul, B-doubles and high-GCM line work.
FH, FM and FE series prime movers and rigids for interstate freight, refrigerated transport and waste contracts.
R-series and S-series prime movers for premium long-haul, refrigerated and bulk-haulage operators chasing fuel and uptime gains.
How crane truck finance compares across the three places ABN holders can fund a crane truck.
| Equifund, commercial finance specialist | Major bank | Dealer finance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who they lend to | Established ABN holders, sole traders to fleets, assessed on the business and the asset. | Prefers strong financials or PAYG strength, often backed by property. | Whoever is buying that brand at the desk, on a take-it-or-leave-it offer. |
| Income assessed | Freight, contract and BAS income. Low-doc for established ABNs, no full tax returns. | Full financials and tax returns usually required. | Limited, tied to the sale, not your wider business. |
| Lender choice | 80+ Australian lenders matched to your deal. | One bank, one credit template. | One or two aligned financiers only. |
| Rate & structure | Market-tested rate, with balloon and 3 to 7 year terms and extra repayments. | Standard products with limited flexibility. | Rate loaded with dealer margin, and high balloons that flatter the monthly but cost more. |
| Used, private & auction | New, used, ex-fleet, private-sale and auction all financed. | Restrictive on used, private and auction buys. | Usually the dealer's own stock only. |
| Deposit & security | $0 deposit for prime applications, secured on the crane truck, not your home. | Deposit and often property security required. | Varies, frequently bundled with add-ons. |
| Pre-approval speed | Typically inside 24 to 48 hours. | 5 to 10 business days on average. | Fast at the desk, but the offer is fixed. |
A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a Canberra specialist you can trust.
No pressure. No hit to your credit score.
Tell us about your lift schedule and the crane truck or trailer you are financing through our secure online form.
An Australia-based crane truck finance specialist reviews your situation and walks you through the documents needed for the lender match.
You'll have a clear pre-approval often within 1 business day, with rate, term and repayment structure tailored to how your freight income actually flows.
Your specialist sources the strongest matched offer and coordinates settlement with the dealer, private seller or auction house.
Canberra crane truck finance settled across 80+ Australian lenders, from owner-operators to mid-size fleets. ACL 389328.
"Hume Highway linehaul Canberra to Melbourne is steady contract work but the bank kept treating it like one-off freight. A non-bank that understands the lane took the deal on real freight income. The crane truck has been on the lane every week and we have added a second contract on the same corridor."
"Five rigids for an ACT government catering contract and the bank wanted property security across the whole order. The lender we ended up with took the contract as the asset case. The trucks were ready for the contract start and we have since picked up a second hospital supply run."
"Snow season haul to the Snowy Mountains runs hard for three months and dies for nine. The bank ignored the seasonality and priced in a flat repayment. A non-bank read the actual cycle and structured the loan accordingly, and we have committed to a second prime mover for the next season."
"Tipper work on Light Rail Stage 2 subcontract is steady but the head contractor pays on progress claims, not flat monthly cycles. Dealer finance would not match the repayment cycle. The lender we used structured the loan to how the site pays, and I have committed to a second civil project without overstretching."
"Six refrigerated rigids for ACT hospital and aged-care supply and our bank wanted property security across the order. The lender that took the supply contract as the asset case let us keep the property out of it. We have since picked up an adjacent contract on the same basis."
"Hume Highway linehaul Canberra to Melbourne is steady contract work but the bank kept treating it like one-off freight. A non-bank that understands the lane took the deal on real freight income. The crane truck has been on the lane every week and we have added a second contract on the same corridor."
"Five rigids for an ACT government catering contract and the bank wanted property security across the whole order. The lender we ended up with took the contract as the asset case. The trucks were ready for the contract start and we have since picked up a second hospital supply run."
"Snow season haul to the Snowy Mountains runs hard for three months and dies for nine. The bank ignored the seasonality and priced in a flat repayment. A non-bank read the actual cycle and structured the loan accordingly, and we have committed to a second prime mover for the next season."
"Tipper work on Light Rail Stage 2 subcontract is steady but the head contractor pays on progress claims, not flat monthly cycles. Dealer finance would not match the repayment cycle. The lender we used structured the loan to how the site pays, and I have committed to a second civil project without overstretching."
"Six refrigerated rigids for ACT hospital and aged-care supply and our bank wanted property security across the order. The lender that took the supply contract as the asset case let us keep the property out of it. We have since picked up an adjacent contract on the same basis."
"Wanted a late-model used Kenworth for the Federal Highway run between Canberra and the south coast. The dealer's structure would have eaten the margin. A non-bank that understands the lane took the deal on the used spec. The crane truck has been on the lane every week since."
"Canberra to Sydney return on the Hume, three times a week, same lane for seven years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank took the two recent BAS quarters and the route history. Replaced the prime mover without losing a turnaround."
"Defense industry contract work to Russell and HMAS Harman is steady but security clearances and procurement timing make the application complex. A non-bank that understood defense contractor income cycle took the deal on the contract case. The crane truck has been on the run since and we have held the contract."
"Crane truck for a tier-one builder on an ACT government project. Bank turnaround was not going to make first pour. A lender that scores on active contracts and operator experience took the deal. The crane truck made the site, the contract delivered, and we have been on three more government projects with the same builder since."
"Bought a 2019 Kenworth at auction for the Monaro Highway snow-season haul. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. A non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle, and the crane truck has been earning since. Paying down toward the next one."
"Wanted a late-model used Kenworth for the Federal Highway run between Canberra and the south coast. The dealer's structure would have eaten the margin. A non-bank that understands the lane took the deal on the used spec. The crane truck has been on the lane every week since."
"Canberra to Sydney return on the Hume, three times a week, same lane for seven years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank took the two recent BAS quarters and the route history. Replaced the prime mover without losing a turnaround."
"Defense industry contract work to Russell and HMAS Harman is steady but security clearances and procurement timing make the application complex. A non-bank that understood defense contractor income cycle took the deal on the contract case. The crane truck has been on the run since and we have held the contract."
"Crane truck for a tier-one builder on an ACT government project. Bank turnaround was not going to make first pour. A lender that scores on active contracts and operator experience took the deal. The crane truck made the site, the contract delivered, and we have been on three more government projects with the same builder since."
"Bought a 2019 Kenworth at auction for the Monaro Highway snow-season haul. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. A non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle, and the crane truck has been earning since. Paying down toward the next one."
Straight answers to the questions Canberra transport operators ask most.
We finance prime movers, rigid trucks, tippers, refrigerated units, B-doubles, trailers and specialty trucks across all major makes including Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Iveco, Hino, MAN, Isuzu and Scania. New, used, demonstrator, dealer or private sale.
Pre-approval is typically inside 24 hours once you submit the form. Settlement timing then depends on the lender and asset details, with many Canberra deals settling within a week of pre-approval.
No. Many of our lenders score the deal on freight income and asset value rather than requiring property security. Non-property owners regularly settle crane truck finance through Equifund.
Not always. $0 deposit is available for prime applications, especially for established operators with active freight contracts. Other deals may require a deposit depending on the asset, the lender and the loan term.
Yes. We finance dealer purchases, private sales, auctions and end-of-lease buyouts. The crane truck just needs to meet the lender's age and condition requirements.
Yes. Many Canberra operators refinance to access a better rate, restructure repayments around their income cycle, release equity from the asset, or consolidate multiple crane truck loans into one facility.
We have a panel of 80+ Australian lenders spanning major banks, specialist asset financiers and non-bank lenders that specifically understand freight income and transport assets. Your specialist matches your file to the right lender for the deal.
Yes. We regularly settle multi-truck deals for Canberra fleets, often splitting the package across more than one lender to fit each asset's spec and your overall structure.
Yes. Prime movers, trailers, refrigerated units and combinations are all on the panel. Trailer security can be structured independently of crane truck finance if that better suits the deal.
A chattel mortgage gives you immediate ownership of the crane truck while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the crane truck for tax. It is the most common structure for established Canberra owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the crane truck on the lender's books with set monthly payments and an optional residual paid at the end of the term. Useful for fleet operators managing repayments against vehicle turnover. Your Australia-based crane truck finance specialist will recommend the structure that suits your business and tax position. Read the full chattel mortgage vs finance lease comparison.
Freight income recognition is how a specialist lender reads income from freight invoices, contractor payments and transport activity rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. Bank credit templates often miss this. Specialist lenders price freight income accurately, which is why established Canberra owner-operators frequently get approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.
Low-doc crane truck finance is approval on a reduced documentation set, usually a Director declaration plus business activity statements or recent bank statements, rather than full financials. It is faster to process and common for established small-fleet operators in Canberra who would rather not produce two years of full tax returns for a single asset purchase.
Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a crane truck. It sets the maximum loan amount, indicative rate, term and repayment structure so you can negotiate with dealers, private sellers or auction houses on solid ground. Equifund pre-approvals are typically issued within 24 hours of form submission.
An Australian Credit Licence (ACL) is a licence issued by ASIC permitting a business to engage in credit activities under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act. Equifund holds Australian Credit Licence 389328. Working with an ACL holder is a baseline regulatory protection for the borrower and a baseline trust signal for any Australian finance provider.
Yes. Trucks for ACT government catering, hospital supply, federal department logistics and Department of Defence procurement contracts are routinely financed through specialist lenders on our panel. Lenders understand procurement payment cycles and structure repayments around contract terms.
Yes. Tippers, concrete agitators, low loaders and plant for subcontractors on Light Rail Stage 2, ACT roadworks and federal infrastructure projects are financed through lenders who understand head-contractor progress-claim payment terms and tier-one subcontract structures.
Equifund finances every major commercial asset class for prime ABN profiles, from utes and trailers to excavators, tractors and yellow goods, backed by 80+ lenders.
Three quick steps. An Australia-based crane truck finance specialist gets back to you the same business day.
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