Roller Finance for Road and Civil Contractors
Specialist roller finance, also known as a compaction equipment loan, for Australian road crews and civil contractors. BAS and contract income assessed directly. Smooth drum, padfoot, multi-tyre and combination rollers, new, used, ex-fleet, dealer, private-sale or auction, funded through a chattel mortgage, finance lease or operating lease.
- Pre-approval typically inside 24 hours
- $0 deposit for prime applications
- Wide specialist lender panel
- New, used, dealer or private-sale machines
30-second check. No impact on your credit score.
Choose Your Industry
Choose the category that best describes your finance requirement.
No obligation. Soft credit check only.
Built for Operators, Backed by Specialists
Whether you are an operator buying your first roller, a contractor replacing ageing compaction plant, or a crew that has just won a new road package, Equifund matches you to lenders that read contract income and asset value correctly.
Who We Help
Specialist finance for every corner of the Australian road and civil industry.
Why Choose Us
Faster pre-approvals and terms built around your road contracts and progress claims.
Wide Panel of Australian Lenders, Not One Credit Template
We Move Quickly So You Are Not Left Waiting
Contract, Progress Claim and BAS Income Assessed Directly
Support for Road Crews and Subcontractors
Why Operators Choose Equifund for Roller Finance
A bank applies a generic credit template. Here is how a specialist roller finance broker reads your contract income and asset value the way a major bank or dealer will not.
Equifund (Roller Finance Specialist)
Built around your deal
- Pre-approval often inside 24 hours
- Reads progress claims and contract income correctly
- $0 deposit on prime applications
- Funds deals outside standard bank policy
- New, used, ex-fleet, private-sale or auction
Major Bank
Traditional lending
- Generic template for property-backed borrowers
- Full financials and property security required
- Specialist industry deals can fall outside policy
- One product, limited structure flexibility
Dealer / In-house Finance
Point of sale
- Convenient when buying from the yard
- Limited to that dealer's stock and brands
- Less flexibility to structure the deal
- Not built for private-sale or auction buys
Clear Terms. No Unnecessary Complexity. Fast Outcomes.
A straightforward path designed to move you from application to pre-approval quickly.
Complete the Form in 60 Seconds
Tell us about your business and the roller you are financing through our secure online form.
Speak With a Roller Finance Specialist
An Australia-based roller finance specialist reviews your situation and walks you through the documents needed for the lender match.
Get Pre-Approved Over the Phone
You'll have a clear pre-approval, typically inside 24 hours, with rate, term and repayment structure tailored to how your contract income actually flows.
Settle the Loan and Take Delivery
Your specialist sources the strongest matched offer and coordinates settlement with the dealer, private seller or auction house.
Real Results for Real Operators
See how Australian road crews and civil contractors are getting the rollers they need, even with complex profiles.
What Other Equipment Can I Finance?
Equifund finances every major commercial asset class for prime ABN profiles, backed by a wide lender panel.
Trucks
Semi-Trailers & Trailers
Refrigerated Trucks
Excavators & Loaders
Cranes & Site Machinery
Trailer Trucks
Tractors & Harvesters
Yellow Goods
Skid Steers & Access Equipment
Trucks
Semi-Trailers & Trailers
Refrigerated Trucks
Excavators & Loaders
Cranes & Site Machinery
Trailer Trucks
Tractors & Harvesters
Yellow Goods
Skid Steers & Access Equipment
Apply for Your Roller Finance
Three quick steps. An Australia-based roller finance specialist usually gets back to you the same business day.
What Our Clients Have to Say
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Have Questions?
Straight answers to the questions Australian roller operators ask most.
What types of rollers can I finance in Australia?
We finance new, used, demonstrator, dealer and private-sale rollers across all major makes and models. Your specialist matches the finance to your work and the lender to your file.
How long does roller 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 roller 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 roller, private sale, or auction purchase?
Yes. We finance dealer purchases, private sales, auctions and end-of-lease buyouts. The roller just needs to meet the lender's age and condition requirements.
Can I refinance an existing roller 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 roller loans into one facility.
Which lenders does Equifund work with?
We have a wide panel of 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 rollers in one application?
Yes. We regularly settle multi-roller 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 rollers?
Yes. Rollers, attachments, trailers and related equipment are all on the panel. Equipment security can be structured independently of roller 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 roller while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the roller for tax. It is the most common structure for established Australian owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the roller 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 roller 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 pre-approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.
What is low-doc roller finance?
Low-doc roller finance is finance assessed 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 roller finance?
Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a roller. 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 vibratory rollers and smooth-drum rollers for road and civil work?
Yes. New, demo and used rollers (vibratory, smooth-drum, pad-foot, tandem) from Cat, Bomag, Hamm, Dynapac and Sakai for road, asphalt and civil compaction work are routinely financed through specialist lenders on our panel.
Can you finance rollers on contract income rather than property security?
Yes. Lenders on our panel score rollers on contract income, BAS and active road and civil contracts. The roller itself secures the loan.
Can I finance a roller I found for sale online?
A roller you have found for sale online can be financed whether the listing sits with a dealer, a marketplace or a classifieds page. The lender assesses the machine itself, so the make, model, year, hours and the type of seller matter far more than where the advertisement appeared. Send us the listing and we will confirm what that lender needs to see.
Is there an age or hours limit on a used roller?
There is no fixed age or hours cut-off across the panel. Lenders weigh the machine's make, model, hours and condition against your trading history, so a well-maintained high-hour machine from a mainstream brand is often funded where a rarer machine of the same age is not. Older machines may attract a shorter term or a deposit.
What documents do I need to apply for roller finance?
To apply for roller finance you need an active ABN, recent BAS or bank statements, the machine details including serial number, hours and year, and the supplier invoice or quote. If the work is contracted, the contract or purchase order helps. We confirm exactly what your lender match needs after a quick call.
Depreciation and asset cost thresholds set by the ATO. Credit licensing regulated by ASIC. General information only, not personal or financial advice. Fees, terms and eligibility are set by the individual lender and vary by circumstance. Equifund Financial Group Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence 389328.



