HEAVY EQUIPMENT FINANCE

Heavy Equipment Finance for Major Projects and Operations

Our brokers have relationships with specialist heavy equipment lenders who assess applications based on asset quality, operator experience, contract backing, and production economics. This approach produces better outcomes than applying to a general business bank.

Heavy equipment is the foundation of Australia's mining, construction, and infrastructure industries. These are high value assets that require specialist finance from lenders who understand equipment values, production economics, and the contractual frameworks that drive these sectors. General business lenders often cannot accommodate the complexity and scale of heavy equipment finance.

Heavy equipment earns serious revenue. It deserves serious finance.

A $2 million excavator on a mine site earning $500 per hour is a revenue generating powerhouse. The finance behind it should reflect the asset's earning capacity, not a one size fits all bank assessment.

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WHY CHOOSE US

Why Heavy Equipment Operators Choose Equifund

Heavy equipment finance is a specialist segment. The values are higher, the assessment is more complex, and the lenders are more selective. Working with a broker who knows this space saves time, reduces declined applications, and produces better rates.

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Specialist heavy equipment lenders

Our panel includes lenders who focus exclusively on heavy equipment, mining, and construction. They understand residual values, hour meter assessments, and contract backed lending.

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High value asset experience

We regularly arrange finance for individual assets valued at $1 million to $10 million+. Our process is designed for the additional documentation and assessment these transactions require.

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Contract backed finance

Mining and construction contracts provide revenue certainty that supports finance approval. We present your contracts and work pipeline to lenders who assess based on earning capacity.

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All heavy equipment categories

Excavators, dozers, dump trucks, graders, drill rigs, crushers, screens, conveyors, underground equipment, and all heavy plant used in Australian industry.

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OUR SERVICES

Heavy Equipment We Finance

Every category of heavy equipment used in mining, construction, and civil engineering.

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    Haul trucks 40t to 400t
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    Mining excavators
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    Large dozers D9 to D11
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    Production drill rigs
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    Underground loaders and trucks
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    Water carts and fuel trucks

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    Large excavators 30t to 90t
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    Motor graders 120 to 24
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    Articulated dump trucks
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    Compactors and rollers
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    Scrapers and pipelayers
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    Bridge and tunnel equipment

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    Jaw and cone crushers
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    Impact crushers
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    Screening plants
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    Conveyor systems
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    Wash plants
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    Mobile crushing units

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    Wheel loaders 7t to 30t+
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    Rock trucks
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    Drilling and blasting equipment
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    Aggregate processing
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    Stockpile management
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    Material handling
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Heavy Equipment Finance Works

A straightforward process.

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Complete the Form
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Provide us with some basic information about your business and financing requirements via our secure website.

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Speak With an
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Your brokers assess your requirements and guide you through gathering the right documents to secure approval quickly.

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Get Pre-Approved
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Receive a clear pre-approval with transparent terms and repayment options that suit your cash flow.

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Financing
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Your finance broker will work with you to source the best funding offers available and guide your application to success.

RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Heavy Equipment Approvals

See how we help.

Barinder Singh

Transport Operator

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2025 Tipper Trailer

Transport

$150,000

Barinder needed a new tipper trailer to keep up with growing contract work but didn’t own property and didn’t have a deposit available. Traditional lenders declined the deal based on security requirements.
We structured the finance around the strength of the business income and the asset itself, delivering approval and settlement within 24 hours so the trailer could be put straight to work.

Neil Johnson

Earthmoving Contractor

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2005 CAT Excavator

Contractor

$60,000

Neil was purchasing a used excavator to support ongoing civil jobs but needed a simple low-doc solution without extensive financials slowing the process down.
We secured approval within 24 hours using a streamlined low-doc structure , allowing him to secure the machine before another buyer stepped in

Bradley Moore

Owner-Driver

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2019 Scania Truck

Contractor

$100,000

Bradley found the right truck through a private seller and needed fast finance to avoid losing the deal. The transaction structure made traditional lenders hesitant.
We arranged a low-doc facility tailored to a private sale purchase and delivered approval inside 24 hours, enabling Bradley to secure the vehicle and get back on the road generating income.

Barinder Singh

Transport Operator

user Non-property owner dollar-circle No deposit clock 24hr turnaround

2025 Tipper Trailer

Transport

$150,000

Barinder needed a new tipper trailer to keep up with growing contract work but didn’t own property and didn’t have a deposit available. Traditional lenders declined the deal based on security requirements.
We structured the finance around the strength of the business income and the asset itself, delivering approval and settlement within 24 hours so the trailer could be put straight to work.

Neil Johnson

Earthmoving Contractor

document-text Low Doc clock 24hr approval

2005 CAT Excavator

Contractor

$60,000

Neil was purchasing a used excavator to support ongoing civil jobs but needed a simple low-doc solution without extensive financials slowing the process down.
We secured approval within 24 hours using a streamlined low-doc structure , allowing him to secure the machine before another buyer stepped in

Bradley Moore

Owner-Driver

user Private sale document-text Low Doc clock 24hr approval

2019 Scania Truck

Contractor

$100,000

Bradley found the right truck through a private seller and needed fast finance to avoid losing the deal. The transaction structure made traditional lenders hesitant.
We arranged a low-doc facility tailored to a private sale purchase and delivered approval inside 24 hours, enabling Bradley to secure the vehicle and get back on the road generating income.

Not Every Business Fits a Bank Template

Major banks often apply rigid policies that do not reflect how transport, construction or agricultural businesses actually operate.

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Asset value & condition

We consider the value, age, and condition of your asset, not just your credit history.

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Business use

Finance solutions tailored to how your equipment supports daily business operations.

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Deposit position

Low-deposit and zero-deposit options available for eligible applicants.

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Repayment capacity

Repayment plans structured around your cash flow and business revenue.

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REVIEWS

What Our Clients Say

 Thousands of Australian business owners trust us for fast approvals, flexible terms, and exceptional service. 

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FAQs

Heavy Equipment Finance FAQs

What is the maximum you can finance for a single piece of heavy equipment?
We arrange finance from $100,000 to well over $10 million for individual heavy equipment assets. Fleet and multi-asset p
How do lenders assess heavy equipment?
Specialist lenders assess heavy equipment on brand, age, hours, condition, maintenance history, and application. A well
Do you finance equipment for contract mining?
Yes. Contract mining is a well established business model that our specialist lenders understand. They assess your fleet
Can I finance heavy equipment with a balloon payment?
Yes. Balloon payments can reduce regular repayments during the loan term. At the end, you pay the balloon, refinance, or
How long does heavy equipment finance take to approve?
Standard applications under $1 million can be pre-approved within 24 to 48 hours. Larger transactions typically require
Can I finance imported heavy equipment?
Yes. We finance imported equipment from international sources with appropriate documentation including purchase invoices

Still Have a Question?

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, give us a call and our team will be happy to help straight away.

phone 1300 464 805