WHO THIS IS FOR

Heavy Equipment Finance Built for Australian Operators

Heavy Equipment owner-operators, subcontractors and small-fleet operators across Australia are knocked back by banks, stalled in single-lender queues, and locked into single products by dealer finance. Whether you run tier-one civil and infrastructure contracts, mining services to Bowen Basin and Pilbara operations, major road and rail subcontracts, large quarry and aggregate operations, dam and pond construction, hire-out heavy equipment on day-rate contracts, council and government heavy equipment subcontracts, or owner-operator heavy work.

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

  • Upgrading ageing heavy equipment or trailers Replace before maintenance costs outpace what a newer asset would be worth. Trade-in and replacement structured in one application.
  • Winning a new site or 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.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Heavy Equipment Finance Works in Australia

A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a Australia 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 business and the heavy equipment you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Heavy Equipment Finance Specialist

An Australia-based heavy equipment 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 business 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 Australian Heavy Equipment Operators

Heavy Equipment finance settled across 80+ Australian lenders, from owner-operators to mid-size fleets. ACL 389328.

"Mine-site rehabilitation subcontract starting in three weeks. Heavy plant on low-loaders the day before the toolbox or the sub-contract reset. Cody settled the finance with time to spare."

Daryl, Site Supervisor
Mine-site rehab

"Tier-one civil head-contract for a major motorway upgrade underwrote four pieces of heavy plant in one purchase order. Equifund put it with a lender that scored on the head-contract as one credit decision."

Megan, Project Manager
Motorway upgrade

"Land clearing and bulk earthworks contract for a solar-farm development, six months of solid work. They matched us with a lender that scored on the active contract and progress-claim cycle."

Mitch, Owner-Operator
Bulk earthworks

"Demo of a heavy excavator and a tracked dozer on a quarry overburden job. Numbers stacked up across both. John structured the package on the contract income."

Cliff, Plant Manager
Quarry contractor

"Major company sell-down of low-hour heavy plant, well maintained, full service histories. Equifund pre-approved us across the catalogue so we walked in with our number on multiple lots."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Earthmoving contractor

"Mine-site rehabilitation subcontract starting in three weeks. Heavy plant on low-loaders the day before the toolbox or the sub-contract reset. Cody settled the finance with time to spare."

Daryl, Site Supervisor
Mine-site rehab

"Tier-one civil head-contract for a major motorway upgrade underwrote four pieces of heavy plant in one purchase order. Equifund put it with a lender that scored on the head-contract as one credit decision."

Megan, Project Manager
Motorway upgrade

"Land clearing and bulk earthworks contract for a solar-farm development, six months of solid work. They matched us with a lender that scored on the active contract and progress-claim cycle."

Mitch, Owner-Operator
Bulk earthworks

"Demo of a heavy excavator and a tracked dozer on a quarry overburden job. Numbers stacked up across both. John structured the package on the contract income."

Cliff, Plant Manager
Quarry contractor

"Major company sell-down of low-hour heavy plant, well maintained, full service histories. Equifund pre-approved us across the catalogue so we walked in with our number on multiple lots."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Earthmoving contractor

"First time on a tier-two civil head-contract for a regional highway upgrade. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the contract's two-year run."

Sue, Director
Tier-two civil

"Expansion from civil sub-contract into tier-one head-contract work. Jake matched us with a lender that took the active head-contractor contracts as the case for additional heavy plant."

Garry, GM
Civil contractor

"Hire-out heavy plant fleet to mining and civil sub-contractors. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire cycle."

Don, Yard Manager
Hire-out fleet

"Established earthmoving expanding into mining services. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the mining sub-contract's two-year drawdown."

Trevor, Operations Manager
Mining services

"Regional civil with council and government contracts. The local bank wanted three years of full financials. Equifund found a lender that scored on the active job sheet and contract pipeline."

Bruce, Owner
Regional civil

"First time on a tier-two civil head-contract for a regional highway upgrade. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the contract's two-year run."

Sue, Director
Tier-two civil

"Expansion from civil sub-contract into tier-one head-contract work. Jake matched us with a lender that took the active head-contractor contracts as the case for additional heavy plant."

Garry, GM
Civil contractor

"Hire-out heavy plant fleet to mining and civil sub-contractors. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire cycle."

Don, Yard Manager
Hire-out fleet

"Established earthmoving expanding into mining services. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the mining sub-contract's two-year drawdown."

Trevor, Operations Manager
Mining services

"Regional civil with council and government contracts. The local bank wanted three years of full financials. Equifund found a lender that scored on the active job sheet and contract pipeline."

Bruce, Owner
Regional civil
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Heavy Equipment Finance

Side-by-side on the criteria that decide whether an Australian equipment finance deal settles or stalls.

Criterion Equifund Specialist Major Bank
Income type Reads project payments, progress claims and BAS PAYG salary preferred, contract income often discounted
Lender access Panel of 80+ Australian lenders matched to your file One bank, one credit template
Pre-approval speed Typically inside 24 hours 5 to 10 business days on average
Documentation Low-doc options available for established operators Full financials usually required
Deposit $0 deposit available for prime applications Deposit typically required
Industry expertise Australia-based asset and equipment finance specialists Generic commercial credit team
FAQ

Common Heavy Equipment Finance Questions

Straight answers to the questions Australian businesses and operators ask most.

What types of heavy equipment can I finance in Australia?

We finance new, used, demonstrator, dealer and private-sale heavy equipment across all major makes and models. Your specialist matches the finance to your work and the lender to your file.

How long does heavy equipment 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 Australian 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 contract income and asset value rather than requiring property security. Non-property owners regularly settle heavy equipment finance through Equifund.

Do I need a deposit?

Not always. $0 deposit is available for prime applications, especially for established operators with active contracts and project work. Other deals may require a deposit depending on the asset, the lender and the loan term.

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

Yes. We finance dealer purchases, private sales, auctions and end-of-lease buyouts. The heavy equipment just needs to meet the lender's age and condition requirements.

Can I refinance an existing heavy equipment loan?

Yes. Many Australian operators refinance to access a better rate, restructure repayments around their income cycle, release equity from the asset, or consolidate multiple heavy equipment 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 contract income and transport assets. Your specialist matches your file to the right lender for the deal.

Can I finance multiple heavy equipment in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-heavy equipment deals for Australian 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 heavy equipment?

Yes. Heavy Equipments, attachments, trailers and related equipment are all on the panel. Equipment security can be structured independently of heavy equipment 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 heavy equipment while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the heavy equipment for tax. It is the most common structure for established Australian owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the heavy equipment 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 heavy equipment finance specialist will recommend the structure that suits your business and tax position. Read the full chattel mortgage vs finance lease comparison.

What is contract income recognition?

Contract income recognition is how a specialist lender reads income from project payments, progress claims and BAS rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. Bank credit templates often miss this. Specialist lenders read contract income accurately, which is why established Australian operators frequently get approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.

What is low-doc heavy equipment finance?

Low-doc heavy equipment 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 Australia who would rather not produce two years of full tax returns for a single asset purchase.

What is pre-approval in heavy equipment finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a heavy equipment. 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.

Can you finance heavy equipment for civil, mining and infrastructure contracts?

Yes. New, demo and used heavy equipment including large excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, dump trucks, large cranes and specialist heavy machinery for civil, mining and tier-one infrastructure are routinely financed through specialist lenders on our panel.

Can you finance heavy equipment on contract income rather than property security?

Yes. Lenders on our panel score heavy equipment on contract income, BAS and active civil and mining contracts. The equipment itself secures the loan.

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