WHO THIS IS FOR

Tipper Finance Built for Australian Operators

Tipper 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 haul to crushers and asphalt plants, civil sites on tier-one road and rail subcontracts, urban construction supply to high-rise sites, bulk grain, sand and aggregate cartage, demolition site spoil-to-tip runs, sugar cane bin haul, sub-base and capping layer placement, or progress-claim tipper work on government infrastructure projects.

Your application goes to specialist civil and quarry tipper lenders who assess site and tip-fee contracts, asset value and trading history directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.

  • Upgrading ageing tippers 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 Lower monthly repayments, restructure balloons before they're due, or consolidate multiple loans into one repayment.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Tipper 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 tipper you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Tipper Finance Specialist

An Australia-based tipper 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 Tipper Operators

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

"Quarry contract started Monday and the tipper had to be on the road Sunday for early loadout. Cody had us settled with the dealer's nominated lender Friday afternoon."

Mick, Owner-Driver
Quarry contract

"Tier-one civil head-contract for spoil removal underwrote three new tippers in one order. Equifund put it with a lender that scored on the head-contract income rather than property security."

Kerry, Project Manager
Tier-one civil

"Council civil maintenance framework for road repairs, two tippers on the road year-round. They matched us with a lender that scored on the council framework and structured repayments around progress claims."

Brett, Owner
Civil maintenance

"Demo tipper on a residential subdivision job for two weeks. Better payload and cleaner tip than the older unit. John had us approved by Wednesday and the demo stayed."

Adam, Site Manager
Residential subdivision

"Ex-fleet tipper at a major company sell-down, clean book, full service history. Equifund pre-approved us before the auction so the bid held."

Wayne, Owner-Driver
Civil contractor

"Quarry contract started Monday and the tipper had to be on the road Sunday for early loadout. Cody had us settled with the dealer's nominated lender Friday afternoon."

Mick, Owner-Driver
Quarry contract

"Tier-one civil head-contract for spoil removal underwrote three new tippers in one order. Equifund put it with a lender that scored on the head-contract income rather than property security."

Kerry, Project Manager
Tier-one civil

"Council civil maintenance framework for road repairs, two tippers on the road year-round. They matched us with a lender that scored on the council framework and structured repayments around progress claims."

Brett, Owner
Civil maintenance

"Demo tipper on a residential subdivision job for two weeks. Better payload and cleaner tip than the older unit. John had us approved by Wednesday and the demo stayed."

Adam, Site Manager
Residential subdivision

"Ex-fleet tipper at a major company sell-down, clean book, full service history. Equifund pre-approved us before the auction so the bid held."

Wayne, Owner-Driver
Civil contractor

"First time on a head-contractor sub-contract for council resealing. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the sub-contract's two-year window."

Sue, Director
Civil sub-contractor

"Owner-driver stepping up from labour-hire to running our own tipper on small civil contracts. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the active contract and the driver experience."

Beau, Owner-Driver
Civil contractor

"Hire-out tipper fleet to civil and quarry subcontractors. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire-revenue cycle."

Garry, Yard Owner
Hire-out fleet

"Stockfeed delivery contracts to regional dairies kept us steady year-round. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with a balloon to match the seasonal invoicing pattern."

Murray, Owner
Stockfeed delivery

"Established civil expanding into bulk earthworks. Equifund found a lender that scored on the active head-contractor contracts as the case for a second tipper."

Sarah, Operations Manager
Bulk earthworks

"First time on a head-contractor sub-contract for council resealing. Terry structured a chattel mortgage with a term that matched the sub-contract's two-year window."

Sue, Director
Civil sub-contractor

"Owner-driver stepping up from labour-hire to running our own tipper on small civil contracts. Jake matched us with a lender that scored on the active contract and the driver experience."

Beau, Owner-Driver
Civil contractor

"Hire-out tipper fleet to civil and quarry subcontractors. Day-rate hire revenue didn't fit standard finance templates. They put us with a lender that structured the loan to the hire-revenue cycle."

Garry, Yard Owner
Hire-out fleet

"Stockfeed delivery contracts to regional dairies kept us steady year-round. Jason structured a chattel mortgage with a balloon to match the seasonal invoicing pattern."

Murray, Owner
Stockfeed delivery

"Established civil expanding into bulk earthworks. Equifund found a lender that scored on the active head-contractor contracts as the case for a second tipper."

Sarah, Operations Manager
Bulk earthworks
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Tipper Finance

Side-by-side on the criteria that decide whether an Australian tipper finance 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 Tipper Finance Questions

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

What types of tippers can I finance in Australia?

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

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

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

Can I refinance an existing tipper 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 tipper 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 tippers in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-tipper 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 tippers?

Yes. Tippers, attachments, trailers and related equipment are all on the panel. Equipment security can be structured independently of tipper 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 tipper while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the tipper for tax. It is the most common structure for established Australian owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the tipper 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 tipper 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 BAS rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. Bank credit templates often miss this. Specialist lenders read freight income accurately, which is why established Australian operators frequently get approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.

What is low-doc tipper finance?

Low-doc tipper 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 tipper finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a tipper. 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 side-tippers, end-tippers and body tippers for civil and construction work?

Yes. Side-tippers, end-tippers, body tippers, tipping trailers and prime mover and tipper combinations for civil and construction work are routinely financed through specialist transport lenders on our panel. Lenders understand head-contractor progress-claim payment terms and tier-one subcontract structures.

I do quarry haul and bulk aggregate work. Can you finance tippers on contract income rather than property security?

Yes. Lenders on our panel score tippers on freight income, route history and active quarry, asphalt plant and civil contract income, not just property security. BAS, bank statements and the contract paperwork carry the application, and the tipper itself secures the loan.

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