About Siemens Financial Services Crane Finance
Siemens Financial Services (SFS) UK brings institutional-grade capital to the crane finance market, with a particular strength in operating lease structures and high-value deals that challenge the capacity or appetite of standard asset finance lenders. For crane hire businesses considering how to finance a Liebherr LTM 1090, a Manitowoc 2250 lattice boom crane, or a fleet of tower cranes, SFS is one of the most capable options in the UK market.
Their operating lease capability is particularly relevant for the crane sector. Tower cranes - used on construction projects with defined lifespans rather than owned long-term - are often better financed under operating lease structures that allow return at end of term without residual value risk. SFS has significant experience structuring these arrangements, which mainstream HP lenders are less equipped to handle.
For mobile crane hire companies with large, modern fleets and strong balance sheets, SFS can offer fleet facilities at highly competitive rates. The minimum deal size of £50,000 and the need for strong credit credentials mean SFS is not suited to SME or adverse-credit enquiries - for those, Close Brothers, Shawbrook or Aldermore are more appropriate starting points.
Siemens Financial Services Crane Finance Rates - October 2026
| Crane Type | Finance Structure | Rate Range | Term | Min Finance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large mobile crane (LTM, GMK, ATF) | HP | 4%–6.5% | 3–7 yrs | £50,000 |
| Large mobile crane | Finance Lease | 4%–7% | 3–7 yrs | £50,000 |
| Tower crane | Operating Lease | 5%–8% | 2–7 yrs | £50,000 |
| Lattice boom / crawler crane | HP or Finance Lease | 4.5%–8% | 3–7 yrs | £100,000 |
| Fleet facility (multiple cranes) | HP / Finance Lease / Op Lease | 4%–7% | 3–7 yrs | £500,000 |
| High-value single crane (>£2m) | Structured / bespoke | 4%–6% | 5–10 yrs | £2,000,000 |
Indicative rates as of October 2026. SFS applies institutional credit underwriting. Contact us to discuss your specific requirement.
Strengths and Limitations
Strengths
- No upper finance cap - can handle the largest crane acquisitions in the UK market
- Highly competitive rates from 4% for qualifying businesses
- Operating lease expertise - particularly suited to tower crane and project-use structures
- Global capacity to support UK crane companies with international operations
Limitations
- High minimum (£50,000) - not suited to smaller crane purchases or SME operators
- Strict institutional credit criteria - adverse credit businesses need specialist lenders
- Slower decision timeline (5–10 days) than specialist lenders for standard deals
Discuss Siemens Financial Services Crane Finance
Siemens Financial is one of several lenders we access for high-value crane finance. We compare their terms against Lombard, Close Brothers and others to find the optimal structure for your acquisition.