WHO THIS IS FOR

Loader Finance Built for Australian Operators

Loaders 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 quarry and aggregate loading, civil site materials handling, mining services to operations, construction site supply runs, hire-out loaders on day-rate contracts, council and government subcontract work, recycling and waste yard operations, or owner-operator civil 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 loaders 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 Loader 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 loader you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Loader Finance Specialist

An Australia-based loader 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.

Get My Pre-Approval
60 second form. No impact on your credit score.
RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Results for Australian Loader Operators

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

"Quarry contract started Monday and we still needed a wheel loader for stockpile work. Cody settled the finance Thursday afternoon and the loader was on a low-loader Friday morning."

Phil, Site Supervisor
Quarry contractor

"Recycling and waste-transfer station, two new wheel loaders for sorting and load-out. Equifund matched us with a lender that scored on the EPA-licensed contract income."

Lisa, General Manager
Waste-transfer

"Council framework for road maintenance kept us busy year-round. They put us with a lender that ran a flexible-repayment schedule keyed to council progress claims."

Brett, Owner
Civil maintenance

"Demo wheel loader on a feed-mill site for a fortnight. Outperformed the smaller unit we were trying to replace. John had us approved by Wednesday and the demo became ours."

Cam, Yard Manager
Feed mill

"Ex-fleet loader at a major company sell-down, clean book, full service history. Equifund had us pre-approved that morning and the bid stood up against the finance buyers in the room."

Doug, Owner-Operator
Earthmoving contractor

"Quarry contract started Monday and we still needed a wheel loader for stockpile work. Cody settled the finance Thursday afternoon and the loader was on a low-loader Friday morning."

Phil, Site Supervisor
Quarry contractor

"Recycling and waste-transfer station, two new wheel loaders for sorting and load-out. Equifund matched us with a lender that scored on the EPA-licensed contract income."

Lisa, General Manager
Waste-transfer

"Council framework for road maintenance kept us busy year-round. They put us with a lender that ran a flexible-repayment schedule keyed to council progress claims."

Brett, Owner
Civil maintenance

"Demo wheel loader on a feed-mill site for a fortnight. Outperformed the smaller unit we were trying to replace. John had us approved by Wednesday and the demo became ours."

Cam, Yard Manager
Feed mill

"Ex-fleet loader at a major company sell-down, clean book, full service history. Equifund had us pre-approved that morning and the bid stood up against the finance buyers in the room."

Doug, Owner-Operator
Earthmoving contractor

"Picked up a new agricultural lime supply contract, needed a second loader for the loadout yard. Jason structured a chattel mortgage to match the season's invoicing."

Murray, Director
Ag supply

"Stockfeed mill expansion, second front-end loader to run the morning loadout. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the active mill contracts."

Pip, Operations Manager
Stockfeed mill

"Hire-out fleet of small wheel loaders to civil contractors. Day-rate revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured to the hire-revenue cycle."

Stu, Yard Owner
Hire-out fleet

"Civil sub-contractor stepping up into our first sub-base contract for a road project. New loader on the active sub-contract income. Terry got it across the line on the contract case alone."

Erin, Owner-Operator
Civil sub-contractor

"Regional quarry and aggregate supply, steady customers but smaller scale than the city operators. Equifund found a lender that scored on the recurring quarry contracts rather than turnover alone."

Ed, Owner
Regional quarry

"Picked up a new agricultural lime supply contract, needed a second loader for the loadout yard. Jason structured a chattel mortgage to match the season's invoicing."

Murray, Director
Ag supply

"Stockfeed mill expansion, second front-end loader to run the morning loadout. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the active mill contracts."

Pip, Operations Manager
Stockfeed mill

"Hire-out fleet of small wheel loaders to civil contractors. Day-rate revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured to the hire-revenue cycle."

Stu, Yard Owner
Hire-out fleet

"Civil sub-contractor stepping up into our first sub-base contract for a road project. New loader on the active sub-contract income. Terry got it across the line on the contract case alone."

Erin, Owner-Operator
Civil sub-contractor

"Regional quarry and aggregate supply, steady customers but smaller scale than the city operators. Equifund found a lender that scored on the recurring quarry contracts rather than turnover alone."

Ed, Owner
Regional quarry
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Loader Finance

Side-by-side on the criteria that decide whether an Australian loader 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 Loader Finance Questions

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

What types of loaders can I finance in Australia?

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

How long does loader 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 loader 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 loader, private sale, or auction purchase?

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

Can I refinance an existing loader 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 loader 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 loaders in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-loader 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 loaders?

Yes. Loaders, attachments, trailers and related equipment are all on the panel. Equipment security can be structured independently of loader 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 loader while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the loader for tax. It is the most common structure for established Australian owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the loader 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 loader 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 loader finance?

Low-doc loader 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 loader finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a loader. 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 new and used wheel loaders for civil, mining and quarry work?

Yes. New, demo and used wheel loaders, articulated loaders and compact loaders from Cat, Komatsu, Volvo, John Deere and Hyundai for civil, mining, quarry and materials handling work are routinely financed through specialist lenders on our panel.

Can you finance loaders on contract income rather than property security?

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

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