WHO THIS IS FOR

Excavator Finance Built for Perth Metro Operators

Perth Metro 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 civil subcontract work on Forrestdale industrial estate, Kwinana strategic industrial area, the Henderson defence shipbuilding precinct, Wanneroo and Joondalup council civil, outer-corridor subdivision earthworks across Alkimos, Banksia Grove, Yanchep, Byford and Two Rocks, or compact-class excavator work for plumbers and pool builders across the metro, Equifund matches your application to the lenders that read project income, head-contract value and earthmoving asset residual the right way.

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Your application goes to specialist earthmoving and civil-asset lenders who assess project income, asset value and trading history directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.

  • Upgrading ageing excavators or earthmoving fleet Replace before maintenance costs outpace what a newer asset would be worth. Trade-in and replacement structured in one application.
  • Securing a new project 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 excavator finance compares across the three places ABN holders can fund an excavator.

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 assessedProject, site-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 excavator, 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 Excavator Finance Works in Perth Metro

A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a Perth Metro 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 earthmoving operation and the excavator you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With an Excavator Finance Specialist

An Australia-based excavator 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 project income actually flows.

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

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RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Results for Perth Metro Earthmoving Operators

Perth Metro excavator finance settled across 80+ Australian lenders, from owner-operators to mid-size fleets. ACL 389328.

"Forrestdale Business Park pad civil work pays on milestone progress claims tied to warehouse-build contracts. Bank wanted three years of trading history. Specialist lender structured repayments around the milestone calendar, and we have been on three more packages since."

Industrial pad civil contractor
Forrestdale Business Park

"Kwinana strategic industrial area civil packages need plant on site against tight build windows. A 30-tonne CAT 330, but the bank wanted property security. Specialist lender funded the deal on the head-contractor PO, machine on site in four weeks."

Kwinana industrial civil subbie
Kwinana

"Subdivision earthworks across the Alkimos and Banksia Grove housing corridor pays on progress claims against head-contractor land releases. The lender we ended up with took the contract value as the security case, and we have committed to a second 14-month pipeline of stages."

Subdivision earthworks operator
Alkimos / Banksia Grove

"Yanchep land release earthworks needed a 20-tonne machine for the first dam-and-batter package. The dealer's structure was going to eat the margin. The lender that took the head-contractor agreement as the asset case kept the property folio clear."

Subdivision site-prep
Yanchep

"Needed a new Kubota U35 to keep up with three pool-build contracts across the northern beaches and Joondalup corridor. Bank wanted personal property security for a $65k asset. Specialist lender priced the deal on the asset and trading history."

Mini-excavator pool builder
Joondalup

"Strip-out and structural demolition on a Perth CBD office redevelopment needed two extra 30-tonne machines for the contract window. Bank wanted a six-week credit decision, specialist lender approved in days, project ran on schedule."

Demolition contractor
Perth CBD

"Water Corporation main renewal contract across the southern suburbs needed three midi excavators and a wheeled excavator for in-trench work. Utility-paid contracts run monthly-against-progress, doesn't fit a bank's PAYG model. Specialist lender split the deal across two facilities."

Pipeline / utility contractor
Southern Perth

"Bulk earthworks for the Henderson defence precinct expansion. Controlled-access security, long Federal-funded schedule. Bank wanted PAYG income on the director. The lender we ended up with took the contract value as security."

Defence precinct civil
Henderson

"Kubota U25 for residential trenching and pier-and-beam work across the Mandurah and Pinjarra corridor. The existing van-and-trailer setup was a six-month wait at hire yards every spring. Specialist lender took the work portfolio at face value."

Plumbing operator
Mandurah / Pinjarra

"Bulk earthworks for a 22-hectare logistics facility at Welshpool needed three 35-tonne excavators in a six-week build window. Existing bank facility wouldn't extend without restructuring the entire portfolio. Specialist lender funded a clean asset-only deal."

Bulk earthworks contractor
Welshpool Industrial

"Forrestdale Business Park pad civil work pays on milestone progress claims tied to warehouse-build contracts. Bank wanted three years of trading history. Specialist lender structured repayments around the milestone calendar, and we have been on three more packages since."

Industrial pad civil contractor
Forrestdale Business Park

"Kwinana strategic industrial area civil packages need plant on site against tight build windows. A 30-tonne CAT 330, but the bank wanted property security. Specialist lender funded the deal on the head-contractor PO, machine on site in four weeks."

Kwinana industrial civil subbie
Kwinana

"Subdivision earthworks across the Alkimos and Banksia Grove housing corridor pays on progress claims against head-contractor land releases. The lender we ended up with took the contract value as the security case, and we have committed to a second 14-month pipeline of stages."

Subdivision earthworks operator
Alkimos / Banksia Grove

"Yanchep land release earthworks needed a 20-tonne machine for the first dam-and-batter package. The dealer's structure was going to eat the margin. The lender that took the head-contractor agreement as the asset case kept the property folio clear."

Subdivision site-prep
Yanchep

"Needed a new Kubota U35 to keep up with three pool-build contracts across the northern beaches and Joondalup corridor. Bank wanted personal property security for a $65k asset. Specialist lender priced the deal on the asset and trading history."

Mini-excavator pool builder
Joondalup

"Strip-out and structural demolition on a Perth CBD office redevelopment needed two extra 30-tonne machines for the contract window. Bank wanted a six-week credit decision, specialist lender approved in days, project ran on schedule."

Demolition contractor
Perth CBD

"Water Corporation main renewal contract across the southern suburbs needed three midi excavators and a wheeled excavator for in-trench work. Utility-paid contracts run monthly-against-progress, doesn't fit a bank's PAYG model. Specialist lender split the deal across two facilities."

Pipeline / utility contractor
Southern Perth

"Bulk earthworks for the Henderson defence precinct expansion. Controlled-access security, long Federal-funded schedule. Bank wanted PAYG income on the director. The lender we ended up with took the contract value as security."

Defence precinct civil
Henderson

"Kubota U25 for residential trenching and pier-and-beam work across the Mandurah and Pinjarra corridor. The existing van-and-trailer setup was a six-month wait at hire yards every spring. Specialist lender took the work portfolio at face value."

Plumbing operator
Mandurah / Pinjarra

"Bulk earthworks for a 22-hectare logistics facility at Welshpool needed three 35-tonne excavators in a six-week build window. Existing bank facility wouldn't extend without restructuring the entire portfolio. Specialist lender funded a clean asset-only deal."

Bulk earthworks contractor
Welshpool Industrial
FAQ

Common Perth Metro Excavator Finance Questions

Straight answers to the questions Perth Metro earthmoving operators ask most.

What types of excavators can I finance in Perth Metro?

We finance excavators across every class: mini (under 6t), compact (6-10t), midi (10-20t), standard (20-30t), large (30-50t) and oversize/mining-class (50t+). Plus the broader earthmoving fleet, dozers, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, telehandlers, dump trucks and attachments. All major makes including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kobelco, Volvo, Kubota, Sany, Doosan, Sumitomo and Yanmar. New, used, demonstrator, dealer or private sale.

How long does Perth Metro excavator finance take to settle?

Pre-approval typically comes back inside a business day when your application is complete. Settlement happens once you have signed contracts and any final lender conditions are met. Specialist asset lenders move faster than major banks on earthmoving deals because they assess the machine and contract income directly rather than waiting on property valuations.

Do I need to own property to qualify?

No. Equifund's specialist lender panel includes options that assess on the asset, your earthmoving project income and trading history rather than requiring property as security. This matters most for owner-operators, civil subbies and family earthmoving operations who don't want to lock the property folio.

Do I need a deposit?

$0 deposit is available for prime applications, especially established operators with active site contracts or quarry/Big Build subcontract work. New ABNs typically need some contribution, but $0 deposit on the right deal is common for ongoing operators with verifiable project income.

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

Yes, used (including ex-fleet, ex-mining and end-of-cycle machines), private sale and auction purchases are all financeable through the specialist asset lenders we work with. Major banks typically have age cut-offs that knock out older machines; specialist lenders look at the asset condition and hour-meter rather than calendar age alone.

Can I refinance an existing excavator loan?

Yes. Refinance is common when an existing deal was settled at high rates, has an unfavourable structure (balloons, restrictive covenants) or is consolidating multiple machines into one facility. We compare your current setup against the specialist panel and present options.

Which lenders does Equifund work with?

A panel of 80+ Australian lenders spanning major banks, specialist asset financiers and non-bank lenders that specifically understand earthmoving project income, site contracts and the residual value of excavators across the class range.

Can I finance multiple excavators in one application?

Yes. Fleet deals, two or three machines for a single contract, or a staged purchase across a 12-month pipeline, are common. The lender panel includes options that split fleet deals across facilities or fund them under one master agreement, depending on your structure.

Can I finance excavator attachments and tilt trays?

Yes. Attachments (buckets, hammers, augers, grapples, tilt-hitches, mulching heads, grading beams), low loaders and tilt trays are all financeable, either bundled with the excavator purchase or as standalone asset deals.

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

Chattel mortgage: you own the excavator, claim depreciation and GST, and the lender holds security over the asset. Finance lease: the lender owns the machine and you make rental payments; GST is claimed on each payment. Most owner-operators run chattel mortgage for the depreciation; fleet operators sometimes mix lease for cash flow reasons. Both are available across the specialist panel.

What is project income recognition?

Project income recognition is how a specialist lender reads income from civil contracts, site-based progress claims, quarry production agreements and earthmoving project activity rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. It matters for established operators whose income comes from contracted site work, not a fortnightly pay slip.

What is low-doc excavator finance?

Low-doc excavator finance is asset finance approved on a reduced document set, typically BAS, bank statements and the contract or quote, rather than full financials and tax returns. Best suited to established operators with an active ABN, trading history and verifiable project income who don't have current-year financials prepared.

What is pre-approval in excavator finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional credit decision from a specialist lender before you commit to a specific machine. It gives you a confirmed budget, repayment estimate and a contract window to find the right asset. Pre-approval is a credit decision, not a guarantee, final approval is subject to the chosen excavator meeting the lender's asset criteria.

What is an Australian Credit Licence (ACL)?

An Australian Credit Licence (ACL) is the ASIC authorisation required to engage in regulated credit activities in Australia. Equifund operates under ACL 389328. This means we are bound by responsible lending obligations and the National Consumer Credit Protection Act when arranging finance.

I work on Kwinana, Henderson defence or Forrestdale industrial packages. Can you finance plant for subcontractors?

Yes. Forrestdale industrial estate, Kwinana strategic industrial area, Henderson defence shipbuilding precinct, Outer Perth subdivision corridors and METRONET feeder works are a strong asset case for specialist lenders. Contract value, head-contractor relationship and asset condition are weighted directly. We have funded excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, tippers and bulk earthworks fleets for tier-1 and tier-2 subbies across the Perth Metro infrastructure and industrial pipeline.

I run subdivision earthworks across Alkimos, Banksia Grove or Yanchep. How do you assess progress-claim income?

Outer Perth subdivision earthworks income is read from head-contractor land-release schedules, progress claims and ongoing contracts rather than monthly PAYG. Specialist lenders on the panel understand staged subdivision cycles in the northern corridor (Alkimos, Banksia Grove, Yanchep, Two Rocks) and southern corridor (Byford, Mundijong) and structure repayments around the release calendar.

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