WHO THIS IS FOR

Crane Truck Finance Built for Sydney Operators

Sydney 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 corridor linehaul to Sydney, B-double interstate work via the Western Highway, container drayage out of Webb Dock and Swanson Dock, refrigerated runs to the Truganina and Dandenong South DCs, or tippers feeding the West Gate Tunnel and North East Link Big Build sites.

Comparing your options? Compare the best truck finance options in Australia before you apply.

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.

  • Upgrading ageing trucks or trailers Replace before maintenance costs outpace what a newer asset would be worth. Trade-in and replacement structured in one application.
  • Securing a new freight contract Quote the work confident your pre-approval is locked in and the asset will be on site for day one.
  • Buying used, dealer or private sale Auction, dealer and private deals other lenders walk away from. We settle direct to the seller and handle the paperwork end to end.
  • Refinancing existing equipment loans Lower monthly repayments, restructure balloons before they're due, or consolidate multiple loans into one repayment.

SPECIALIST vs BANK vs DEALER

Equifund vs Bank vs Dealer Finance

How crane truck finance compares across the three places ABN holders can fund a crane truck.

Equifund, commercial finance specialistMajor bankDealer finance
Who they lend toEstablished 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 assessedFreight, 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 choice80+ Australian lenders matched to your deal.One bank, one credit template.One or two aligned financiers only.
Rate & structureMarket-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 & auctionNew, 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 speedTypically inside 24 to 48 hours.5 to 10 business days on average.Fast at the desk, but the offer is fixed.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Crane Truck Finance Works in Sydney

A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a Sydney specialist you can trust.
No pressure. No hit to your credit score.

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Complete the Form in 60 Seconds

Tell us about your lift schedule and the crane truck or trailer you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Crane Truck Finance Specialist

An Australia-based crane truck finance specialist reviews your situation and walks you through the documents needed for the lender match.

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Get Pre-Approved Over the Phone

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.

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Settle the Loan
and Take Delivery

Your specialist sources the strongest matched offer and coordinates settlement with the dealer, private seller or auction house.

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60 second form. No impact on your credit score.
RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Results for Sydney Transport Operators

Sydney crane truck finance settled across 80+ Australian lenders, from owner-operators to mid-size fleets. ACL 389328.

"Container drayage doesn't sit neatly in the freight category most banks know, so the first two declines came back quickly. A non-bank that actually reads Webb Dock movement data understood the contract value. The side-loader has been earning since, and we have added two new wharf clients we could not have taken on before."

Container drayage operator
West Footscray

"We had a distribution centre contract starting and four trucks needed to be ready. Our usual bank's timeline did not line up with the contract start date. Splitting the deal across two specialist lenders meant the fleet was in place for day one, and we have since picked up a second DC route on the back of the first."

Mid-size fleet, food distribution
Truganina

"Refrigerated income peaks twice a year and dies in between. After twelve years of explaining that to lenders, we finally have a loan structured around real seasonality. Cashflow has been more predictable since, which gave us the room to add a second refrigerated rigid this year."

Family transport business
Dandenong South

"Concrete agitator work on the West Gate Tunnel is steady, but the head contractor pays on progress claims, not flat monthly cycles. Dealer finance would not accommodate that. The lender we ended up with structured repayments around site payment terms, and I have been able to commit to a second project without overstretching income cycle."

Owner-driver, concrete agitator
Sunshine North

"For a six-truck refrigerated fit-out the bank wanted property security across the lot, which would have tied up the warehouse. The lender that took the cold chain contract as the asset case kept the property clear, and we have been able to bid on a second freezer DC contract this year."

Cold chain logistics, food
Laverton North

"Container drayage doesn't sit neatly in the freight category most banks know, so the first two declines came back quickly. A non-bank that actually reads Webb Dock movement data understood the contract value. The side-loader has been earning since, and we have added two new wharf clients we could not have taken on before."

Container drayage operator
West Footscray

"We had a distribution centre contract starting and four trucks needed to be ready. Our usual bank's timeline did not line up with the contract start date. Splitting the deal across two specialist lenders meant the fleet was in place for day one, and we have since picked up a second DC route on the back of the first."

Mid-size fleet, food distribution
Truganina

"Refrigerated income peaks twice a year and dies in between. After twelve years of explaining that to lenders, we finally have a loan structured around real seasonality. Cashflow has been more predictable since, which gave us the room to add a second refrigerated rigid this year."

Family transport business
Dandenong South

"Concrete agitator work on the West Gate Tunnel is steady, but the head contractor pays on progress claims, not flat monthly cycles. Dealer finance would not accommodate that. The lender we ended up with structured repayments around site payment terms, and I have been able to commit to a second project without overstretching income cycle."

Owner-driver, concrete agitator
Sunshine North

"For a six-truck refrigerated fit-out the bank wanted property security across the lot, which would have tied up the warehouse. The lender that took the cold chain contract as the asset case kept the property clear, and we have been able to bid on a second freezer DC contract this year."

Cold chain logistics, food
Laverton North

"Wanted a late-model used Kenworth B-double for the Hume corridor to Sydney. The dealer's structure was going to eat the linehaul margin. A non-bank that understands route economics took the deal on the used spec without grinding the price. The crane truck has been on the lane from week one and is comfortably covering the repayment."

Interstate freight operator
Pakenham

"Sydney to Adelaide twice a week, same route nine years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank we got matched with took the two recent BAS quarters and the route history. We replaced the prime mover without losing a week of work, and we have held the contract since."

Long-haul operator
Werribee

"Needed a crane truck on site for first pour on a tier-one fit-out. Bank turnaround was not going to make it. A lender that scores on active contracts and operator experience took the deal. The crane truck made first pour, the contract delivered, and we have been on two more fit-outs for the same builder since."

Construction transport
Footscray

"Quad-axle dog trailer feeding aggregate to the North East Link sites is solid work if you have the gear. The bank's queue was running into months. A non-bank read the contract, the route and the spec, and got the trailer on the road. The contract has expanded and we are now looking at a second trailer to keep up."

Bulk haulage operator
Greater Western Sydney

"Bought a 2019 Mack at auction for the Tullamarine air-freight cold chain run. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. The non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle, and the crane truck has been on the apron since. Has paid down to where we are looking at the next one."

Owner-driver, refrigerated air-freight
Campbellfield

"Wanted a late-model used Kenworth B-double for the Hume corridor to Sydney. The dealer's structure was going to eat the linehaul margin. A non-bank that understands route economics took the deal on the used spec without grinding the price. The crane truck has been on the lane from week one and is comfortably covering the repayment."

Interstate freight operator
Pakenham

"Sydney to Adelaide twice a week, same route nine years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank we got matched with took the two recent BAS quarters and the route history. We replaced the prime mover without losing a week of work, and we have held the contract since."

Long-haul operator
Werribee

"Needed a crane truck on site for first pour on a tier-one fit-out. Bank turnaround was not going to make it. A lender that scores on active contracts and operator experience took the deal. The crane truck made first pour, the contract delivered, and we have been on two more fit-outs for the same builder since."

Construction transport
Footscray

"Quad-axle dog trailer feeding aggregate to the North East Link sites is solid work if you have the gear. The bank's queue was running into months. A non-bank read the contract, the route and the spec, and got the trailer on the road. The contract has expanded and we are now looking at a second trailer to keep up."

Bulk haulage operator
Greater Western Sydney

"Bought a 2019 Mack at auction for the Tullamarine air-freight cold chain run. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. The non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle, and the crane truck has been on the apron since. Has paid down to where we are looking at the next one."

Owner-driver, refrigerated air-freight
Campbellfield
FAQ

Common Sydney Crane Truck Finance Questions

Straight answers to the questions Sydney transport operators ask most.

What types of trucks can I finance in Sydney?

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.

How long does Sydney crane truck finance take to settle?

Pre-approval is typically inside 24 hours once you submit the form. Settlement timing then depends on the lender and asset details, with many Sydney deals settling within a week of pre-approval.

Do I need to own property to qualify?

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.

Do I need a deposit?

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.

Can I finance a used crane truck, private sale, or auction purchase?

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.

Can I refinance an existing crane truck loan?

Yes. Many Sydney 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.

Which lenders does Equifund work with?

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.

Can I finance multiple trucks in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-truck deals for Sydney fleets, often splitting the package across more than one lender to fit each asset's spec and your overall structure.

Do you finance trailers and equipment as well as trucks?

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.

What's the difference between a chattel mortgage and a finance lease?

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 Sydney 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.

What is freight income recognition?

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 Sydney owner-operators frequently get approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.

What is low-doc crane truck finance?

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 Sydney who would rather not produce two years of full tax returns for a single asset purchase.

What is pre-approval in crane truck finance?

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.

What is an Australian Credit Licence (ACL)?

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.

I work on Big Build infrastructure sites. Can you finance plant and tippers for subcontractors?

Yes. We regularly finance tippers, concrete agitators, low loaders and plant for subcontractors working on the West Gate Tunnel, North East Link, Suburban Rail Loop and Sydney Airport Rail projects. Lenders on our panel understand the project payment terms and subcontract structures used by tier-one head contractors.

I do container drayage out of Webb Dock. Can I finance a side-loader trailer?

Yes. Side-loader trailers, skel trailers and twin-lift configurations are routinely financed for Sydney container drayage operators servicing Webb Dock, Swanson Dock and the West Footscray intermodal precinct. Lenders score the deal on container movements and contract terms, not just balance-sheet assets.

BEYOND TRUCKS

Other Equipment We Finance

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.

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