WHO THIS IS FOR

Mining Equipment Finance Built for Australian Operators

Mining 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 Bowen Basin coal mining services, Pilbara iron ore mining contracts, WA Goldfields nickel and gold operations, Hunter Valley coal supply, FIFO equipment to remote mining camps, hire-out mining equipment on day-rate contracts to tier-one operators, owner-operator mining subcontract work, or fleet refresh across a mining services business.

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

  • Upgrading ageing mining 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 Mining 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 mining equipment you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Mining Equipment Finance Specialist

An Australia-based mining 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 Mining Equipment Operators

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

"Mining services sub-contract kicked off two weeks earlier than scheduled. Equipment had to be on a low-loader the morning before the toolbox. Cody had us settled with time to spare."

Daryl, Site Supervisor
Mining services

"Tier-one mining sub-contract for bulk earthworks underwrote a four-machine plant package. Equifund put it with a lender that scored on the sub-contract income as one credit decision."

Megan, Project Manager
Tier-one mining sub

"Drill-rig support and consumables contract on a coal operation, steady year-round work. They matched us with a lender that scored on the recurring contract and structured repayments around progress claims."

Mick, Owner
Drill support

"Demo of mining-spec heavy plant on a site rehab job for ten days. Performance and serviceability stood up. John structured the deal on the active sub-contract."

Cliff, Plant Manager
Mining sub-contractor

"Major mining-company sell-down of low-hour plant, full service histories. Equifund pre-approved us across the lots so we walked in knowing our numbers."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Mining services

"Mining services sub-contract kicked off two weeks earlier than scheduled. Equipment had to be on a low-loader the morning before the toolbox. Cody had us settled with time to spare."

Daryl, Site Supervisor
Mining services

"Tier-one mining sub-contract for bulk earthworks underwrote a four-machine plant package. Equifund put it with a lender that scored on the sub-contract income as one credit decision."

Megan, Project Manager
Tier-one mining sub

"Drill-rig support and consumables contract on a coal operation, steady year-round work. They matched us with a lender that scored on the recurring contract and structured repayments around progress claims."

Mick, Owner
Drill support

"Demo of mining-spec heavy plant on a site rehab job for ten days. Performance and serviceability stood up. John structured the deal on the active sub-contract."

Cliff, Plant Manager
Mining sub-contractor

"Major mining-company sell-down of low-hour plant, full service histories. Equifund pre-approved us across the lots so we walked in knowing our numbers."

Hayden, Owner-Operator
Mining services

"First time on a head-mining-contract for site rehab. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the contract's three-year run."

Sue, Director
Site rehab

"Owner-operator stepping up from labour-hire to plant ownership on a mining sub-contract. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the sub-contract income and operator experience."

Beau, Owner-Operator
Mining sub

"Mining services expanding into a second pit operation. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured to the hire cycle."

Don, Operations Manager
Mining services

"Established mining services adding a haul-truck to the fleet. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the haul contract's two-year drawdown."

Trevor, GM
Haul services

"Regional mining-contractor with steady haul and site-prep work. Equifund found a lender that scored on the contract pipeline and approved the deal on the contract case alone."

Bruce, Owner
Regional mining contractor

"First time on a head-mining-contract for site rehab. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the contract's three-year run."

Sue, Director
Site rehab

"Owner-operator stepping up from labour-hire to plant ownership on a mining sub-contract. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the sub-contract income and operator experience."

Beau, Owner-Operator
Mining sub

"Mining services expanding into a second pit operation. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured to the hire cycle."

Don, Operations Manager
Mining services

"Established mining services adding a haul-truck to the fleet. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the haul contract's two-year drawdown."

Trevor, GM
Haul services

"Regional mining-contractor with steady haul and site-prep work. Equifund found a lender that scored on the contract pipeline and approved the deal on the contract case alone."

Bruce, Owner
Regional mining contractor
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Mining 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 contract, hire and project income and BAS PAYG salary preferred, contract and hire 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 mining and equipment finance specialists Generic commercial credit team
FAQ

Common Mining Equipment Finance Questions

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

What types of mining equipment can I finance in Australia?

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

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

Do I need a deposit?

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

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

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

Can I refinance an existing mining 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 mining 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 and hire income and transport assets. Your specialist matches your file to the right lender for the deal.

Can I finance multiple mining equipment in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-mining 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 mining equipment?

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

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

What is low-doc mining equipment finance?

Low-doc mining 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 mining equipment finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a mining 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 mining equipment for tier-one mining contracts?

Yes. New, demo and used mining equipment including articulated dump trucks, off-highway haul trucks, large excavators, dozers, graders, water trucks and specialist mining gear for tier-one mining contracts are routinely financed through specialist lenders on our panel.

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

Yes. Lenders on our panel score mining equipment on contract income, BAS and active mining services contracts with BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG and other tier-one operators.

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