Agricultural Finance

Cattle Handling Equipment Finance Guide

Competitive finance for cattle crush, races, weighing systems, and full livestock handling setups - rates from 6.8% APR, updated October 2026.

APR Available From 6.8%

Minimum Finance £10k+

Month Terms 24–60

Assets Accepted New & Used

What Is Cattle Handling Equipment Finance?

Asset finance for cattle handling equipment allows beef and dairy farmers to spread the cost of crush units, livestock races, weighing technology, and complete handling systems over 2–5 years, preserving cash flow while investing in safer, more efficient livestock management. Payments are fixed, making budgeting straightforward.

Eligible Equipment

Crush & Restraint Systems

Hydraulic crushes, manual head restraints, tipping tables for hoof care, pregnancy diagnosis, and AI work. Brands including IAE, Ritchie, Pearson, and Clipex are all financed.

Race & Flow Systems

Curved and straight livestock races, drafting gates, anti-backing bars, and crowd pens. Pre-designed systems from leading suppliers are all eligible assets.

Weighing & Identification

Electronic weighing platforms, EID readers, automatic drafters, and livestock management software licences where bundled with hardware.

Cattle Handling Finance Rates - October 2026

Lender	Rate From	Terms	Min Finance
Close Brothers	6.8% APR	24–60 months	£10,000
Shawbrook	6.9% APR	24–60 months	£10,000
Aldermore	7.1% APR	24–60 months	£10,000

Case Example: Full Handling System

Beef Farmer - 300-Head Suckler Herd

Equipment: IAE handling system with race, hydraulic crush, EID drafter, and electronic weigher. Total cost: £42,000.

Finance: Hire Purchase over 48 months at 6.9% APR.

Monthly payment: approximately £1,000/month.

Outcome: The system paid back in reduced veterinary costs and improved handling efficiency within 18 months.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What cattle handling equipment can I finance?

You can finance cattle crush units, livestock races, drafting gates, weighing systems, headstocks, hydraulic tipping tables, cattle yards, and associated fencing. Both new and used equipment is generally accepted by our panel lenders.

What is the typical cost of cattle handling finance?

A basic cattle crush costs £2,000–£8,000 and may not meet minimum finance thresholds. A full handling system with race, crush, weigher, and drafting gates typically costs £15,000–£80,000+ and is well suited to asset finance.

Do I need to use a dealer to access cattle handling finance?

No. Private purchases from auctions or other farmers can also be financed with some lenders, including Shawbrook and Aldermore. We will confirm which lenders accept private purchases at enquiry stage.

Can I bundle cattle housing and handling equipment in one agreement?

Yes - a single agreement covering multiple items of livestock equipment is possible with most lenders, provided the total value exceeds the minimum threshold. This simplifies administration and may secure a better blended rate.

How long can I finance cattle handling equipment for?

Terms of 24–60 months are standard for cattle handling equipment. Smaller items (below £20,000) typically attract 24–48 month terms; larger handling systems can be financed over 60 months.

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Asset finance for business purposes is not regulated by the FCA. Rates shown are indicative as at October 2026 and depend on credit profile, term, asset and deposit. We act as a credit broker, not a lender. Your asset may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.