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Specialist finance for new and used John Deere machinery, from 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Series tractors and S Series and X9 combine harvesters to G-Series excavators, wheel loaders and motor graders. Equifund matches your application to the lender that scores machinery on business cashflow, contracts and asset value, not a one-size-fits-all credit template. John Deere's dealer and parts network across Australia protects resale and serviceability, and we use that strength to push for sharper terms across our panel of 80+ lenders.
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Established croppers, graziers, ag contractors and earthmoving subcontractors are often knocked back by banks, stalled in single-lender queues, or locked into one product by dealer finance. Usually it comes down to the same things: seasonal or invoice-based income, no residential property to offer as security, or a credit file marked from rate shopping. Whether you are upgrading to a high-horsepower tractor, replacing a combine before harvest, or adding an excavator for civil work, the standard bank template rarely fits the job.
Your application goes to specialist equipment lenders who assess business income, asset value and trading history directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.
Finance the full John Deere range, from 9 Series tractors and S Series combines to excavators, wheel loaders and motor graders.
Utility, row-crop and high-horsepower tractors from the 5 Series to the 9 Series, for cropping, grazing, dairy and broadacre contracting.
S Series and X9 combine harvesters and headers for broadacre grain, with repayments structured around the harvest and seasonal cashflow.
John Deere G-Series excavators, compact through to 47 tonne, for civil, earthmoving, trenching and bulk-earthworks contracts.
G-Series and P-Tier wheel loaders for material handling, loading and yard work across farms, quarries, depots and civil sites.
John Deere motor graders for road building, maintenance grading, mine-site haul roads and civil earthworks.
How John Deere finance for ABN holders compares across the three places you can fund your machinery.
| Equifund, Commercial Finance Specialist | Major Bank | Dealer Finance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who They Lend To | Established ABN holders, sole traders to hire 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 | Seasonal, harvest, 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, seasonal repayments and 3 to 7 year terms. | Standard products with limited flexibility. | Rate loaded with dealer margin, and high balloons that flatter the monthly but cost more. |
| Used, Ex-Hire & Auction | New, used, ex-hire, private-sale and clearing-sale machines 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 machine, 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 an Australia-based equipment finance specialist you can trust.
No pressure. No hit to your credit score.
Tell us which John Deere you're after and a few basics about your business. Takes about a minute, with no documents to upload yet and no impact on your credit score.
An Australia-based equipment 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 business income actually flows.
Your specialist sources the strongest matched offer and coordinates settlement with the dealer, private seller or auction house.
John Deere machinery finance settled across 80+ Australian lenders, from owner-operators to hire fleets. ACL 389328.
"Broadacre wheat and canola, and the old header was going to cost us days we don't have at harvest. Wanted an S Series before the season. The bank wanted three years of full financials and property security. A lender that set repayments around the harvest got it done, and we cut on time."
"Civil contractor doing subdivision earthworks. Needed a G-Series excavator and the work pays on progress claims, not flat months. The bank wouldn't match the cycle. The lender structured repayments to the claims and we tendered for the next stage knowing the cashflow worked."
"Mixed farm, cattle and a bit of cropping. The 6 Series finally gave up and we needed a replacement before seeding. Our bank treated the ABN like a personal loan and capped us low. A low-doc lender took the BAS and the asset and had it sorted in two days."
"Contract harvesting business, we run header to header chasing the season north to south. Wanted to add a second combine to take on more country. Dealer finance only had the one structure. Equifund found a lender that read the contracts, and the second machine paid for itself in the first run."
"Quarry and civil supply, and we needed a bigger wheel loader to keep the equipment moving. The bank wanted property security for one machine. The lender that took the supply contracts didn't, and the loader's been loading since day one."
"Broadacre wheat and canola, and the old header was going to cost us days we don't have at harvest. Wanted an S Series before the season. The bank wanted three years of full financials and property security. A lender that set repayments around the harvest got it done, and we cut on time."
"Civil contractor doing subdivision earthworks. Needed a G-Series excavator and the work pays on progress claims, not flat months. The bank wouldn't match the cycle. The lender structured repayments to the claims and we tendered for the next stage knowing the cashflow worked."
"Mixed farm, cattle and a bit of cropping. The 6 Series finally gave up and we needed a replacement before seeding. Our bank treated the ABN like a personal loan and capped us low. A low-doc lender took the BAS and the asset and had it sorted in two days."
"Contract harvesting business, we run header to header chasing the season north to south. Wanted to add a second combine to take on more country. Dealer finance only had the one structure. Equifund found a lender that read the contracts, and the second machine paid for itself in the first run."
"Quarry and civil supply, and we needed a bigger wheel loader to keep the equipment moving. The bank wanted property security for one machine. The lender that took the supply contracts didn't, and the loader's been loading since day one."
"Dairy operation, and the tractor with the loader does everything, feeding, silage, yard work. Wanted to upgrade before the old one cost more in downtime than repayments. A lender that read the milk cheque set repayments around the season, and we haven't missed a feed since."
"Council and shire road work, and we needed a motor grader to hold the maintenance contracts. Dealer finance was slow and rigid. Equifund matched a lender that handles contract-based work, and we started the run on time with the right machine."
"Cotton and irrigation country, and the planter window is tight. Needed a high-horsepower 8 Series and the finance sorted fast. The lender pre-approved on the BAS and the asset, I planted on time, and the tractor's been earning across the rotation."
"Plant-hire yard with a mix of excavators and loaders on different finance from different years. Refinanced the lot into one facility so the books make sense, freed up a bit of room, and we've ordered two more machines for the busy season."
"Hay and fodder contracting plus a bit of grazing. Picked up a clean used 7 Series at a clearing sale, but you've got about a day to sort the money or you lose it. The lender had it organised before the next cut, and the tractor's been flat out since."
"Dairy operation, and the tractor with the loader does everything, feeding, silage, yard work. Wanted to upgrade before the old one cost more in downtime than repayments. A lender that read the milk cheque set repayments around the season, and we haven't missed a feed since."
"Council and shire road work, and we needed a motor grader to hold the maintenance contracts. Dealer finance was slow and rigid. Equifund matched a lender that handles contract-based work, and we started the run on time with the right machine."
"Cotton and irrigation country, and the planter window is tight. Needed a high-horsepower 8 Series and the finance sorted fast. The lender pre-approved on the BAS and the asset, I planted on time, and the tractor's been earning across the rotation."
"Plant-hire yard with a mix of excavators and loaders on different finance from different years. Refinanced the lot into one facility so the books make sense, freed up a bit of room, and we've ordered two more machines for the busy season."
"Hay and fodder contracting plus a bit of grazing. Picked up a clean used 7 Series at a clearing sale, but you've got about a day to sort the money or you lose it. The lender had it organised before the next cut, and the tractor's been flat out since."
Straight answers to the questions John Deere buyers ask most.
The full range, new or used: 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Series tractors, S Series and X9 combine harvesters, G-Series excavators, G-Series and P-Tier wheel loaders, and motor graders. Headers, planters, balers, mowers, buckets and other implements and attachments can be financed in the same facility.
Yes. Used, ex-hire, dealer, private-sale, clearing-sale and auction John Deere machinery is all financeable through specialist lenders on our panel. John Deere's strong resale and nationwide parts and service support help these deals, because lenders weigh the asset's residual value and serviceability in the approval.
Often, yes. For croppers, graziers and contractors with seasonal or lumpy cashflow, lenders on our panel can structure harvest-timed, annual or progress-based repayments rather than a flat monthly schedule, so the machine is paid down when the income actually lands.
Yes. A mixed order, say a 7 Series tractor and a G-Series excavator, or a combine and a wheel loader, can be structured in a single submission to specialist lenders, rather than separate dealer-finance contracts for each machine.
Not always. Many established operators finance John Deere machinery with no deposit, securing the loan against the machine itself. A deposit or trade-in can lower repayments if you prefer, and we structure it around your cashflow either way.
Often, yes. For established ABN holders with a clean recent history, low-doc John Deere finance is available without full financials, assessed on bank statements, BAS and the asset. It suits farmers and contractors with seasonal or invoice-based income who do not fit a bank's standard template.
With a chattel mortgage you own the machine from day one and the lender holds security over it, which suits most operators and can carry GST and depreciation benefits. With a finance lease the lender owns the machine and you lease it for a set term. Your specialist will explain which fits your structure, and your accountant can confirm the tax treatment.
Usually within 24 to 48 hours of a complete application, compared with the 5 to 10 business days a major bank often takes. Pre-approval lets you walk onto the dealer lot or bid at a clearing sale knowing your number, which matters when a combine has to be in the paddock for harvest.
Yes. You can refinance existing machinery to lower repayments, restructure a balloon before it falls due, or consolidate several machine loans into one facility, which frees up room for the next purchase.
Usually, yes. Headers, fronts, planters, balers, buckets, ripper and grader attachments and other implements can be financed together with the John Deere tractor, combine or machine in one facility, so the whole working setup sits under a single repayment.
Equifund finances every major asset class for Australian ABN holders, from tractors and excavators to trucks, trailers and yellow goods, backed by 80+ lenders.
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