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 transport lenders who assess freight income, 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.
  • Securing a new freight 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 Free up monthly cashflow, 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-based 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 transport business and the mining equipment or trailer 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 freight 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 Mining Equipment Operators

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

"Five pieces of mining equipment for a tier-one project and the bank wanted property security across the whole order. The lender we ended up with took the contract as the asset case."

Mid-size fleet, contractor
Tier-one project

"Contract mining equipment work is steady but the bank read it as one-off. A non-bank that understands the work took the deal on real income."

Owner-operator, contractor
Contract work

"Daily site work, same client three years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank took the BAS quarters and the contract history."

Owner-operator, site work
Site work

"Three new pieces of mining equipment to expand a regional contracting business. The bank wanted three years of full financials. The non-bank took the BAS quarters and the contract."

Mid-size fleet, regional
Regional contracting

"Bought a 2019 piece of mining equipment at the dealer auction for an urgent contract start. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. A non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle."

Owner-operator, dealer auction
Dealer auction

"Five pieces of mining equipment for a tier-one project and the bank wanted property security across the whole order. The lender we ended up with took the contract as the asset case."

Mid-size fleet, contractor
Tier-one project

"Contract mining equipment work is steady but the bank read it as one-off. A non-bank that understands the work took the deal on real income."

Owner-operator, contractor
Contract work

"Daily site work, same client three years. The bank still wants three years of full financials every time. The non-bank took the BAS quarters and the contract history."

Owner-operator, site work
Site work

"Three new pieces of mining equipment to expand a regional contracting business. The bank wanted three years of full financials. The non-bank took the BAS quarters and the contract."

Mid-size fleet, regional
Regional contracting

"Bought a 2019 piece of mining equipment at the dealer auction for an urgent contract start. You have about a day to find the money or you forfeit the deposit. A non-bank had it sorted before the next pickup cycle."

Owner-operator, dealer auction
Dealer auction

"Mining services contract. Time-critical and high-spec. A non-bank that understands mining services took the deal on the contract case."

Mining services operator
Mining services

"Three pieces of mining equipment for a major civil infrastructure subcontract. Head contractor pays on progress claims. Dealer finance would not match."

Civil subcontractor
Civil infrastructure

"Manufacturing plant mining equipment fleet refresh. The bank wanted property security. The lender we used took the production contracts."

Manufacturer, plant fleet
Manufacturing

"Refrigerated mining equipment for cold-chain supply. The bank read it as flat freight. A non-bank that understands cold chain took the deal."

Cold chain operator
Cold chain

"Hire-out mining equipment on day-rate contracts. Dealer finance would not match the hire-co business model. The lender we used structured the loan to the hire-revenue cycle."

Hire company, equipment
Hire fleet

"Mining services contract. Time-critical and high-spec. A non-bank that understands mining services took the deal on the contract case."

Mining services operator
Mining services

"Three pieces of mining equipment for a major civil infrastructure subcontract. Head contractor pays on progress claims. Dealer finance would not match."

Civil subcontractor
Civil infrastructure

"Manufacturing plant mining equipment fleet refresh. The bank wanted property security. The lender we used took the production contracts."

Manufacturer, plant fleet
Manufacturing

"Refrigerated mining equipment for cold-chain supply. The bank read it as flat freight. A non-bank that understands cold chain took the deal."

Cold chain operator
Cold chain

"Hire-out mining equipment on day-rate contracts. Dealer finance would not match the hire-co business model. The lender we used structured the loan to the hire-revenue cycle."

Hire company, equipment
Hire fleet
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Mining Equipment Finance

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

Criterion Equifund Specialist Major Bank
Income type Reads freight invoices, contractor payments and BAS PAYG salary preferred, freight 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 transport finance specialists Generic commercial credit team
FAQ

Common Mining Equipment Finance Questions

Straight answers to the questions Australian transport operators ask most.

What types of mining equipment can I finance in Australia?

We finance prime movers, rigid mining equipment, tippers, refrigerated units, B-doubles, trailers and specialty mining equipment across all major makes including Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Iveco, Hino, MAN, Isuzu and Scania. New, used, demonstrator, dealer or private sale.

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 freight 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 freight contracts. 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 cashflow, 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 freight 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. Prime movers, trailers, refrigerated units and combinations are all on the panel. Trailer 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 cashflow 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 freight income recognition?

Freight income recognition is how a specialist lender reads income from freight invoices, contractor payments and transport activity rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. Bank credit templates often miss this. Specialist lenders price freight income accurately, which is why established Australian owner-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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