Rate Ranges by Piling Rig Type
Piling rigs span an exceptionally wide value range and include some of the most specialist and expensive plant in the construction industry. Finance rates reflect asset value, specialist knowledge required, and credit profile.
Specialist / Large
CFA Rig 4% – 12% Bauer BG 18–36, Soilmec SR-30–90. £500k–£3m+. Limited lender pool - specialist appetite required.
Large format
Rotary Rig 4% – 12% Liebherr LB 16–30, RTG RG 21. £300k–£2m. Broad lender appetite at mainstream level.
Mid-range
Driven Pile Rig 4.5% – 13% Junttan PM, IHC Hydrohammer. £200k–£1m. Good resale market; mainstream lenders engaged.
Accessible
Micro-Piling Rig 5% – 16% Beretta, Casagrande, smaller rigs. £50k–£300k. Broader lender access including Shawbrook and Aldermore.
Lender Rankings - Piling Rigs - October 2026
| Lender | Best Rate | Rate Range | Min Finance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard (NatWest) Large Rigs | 4.0% | 4% – 11.5% | £25,000 | Large CFA/rotary rigs, strong credits |
| Siemens Financial Services | 4.0% | 4% – 10% | £50,000 | Operating lease, Bauer/Liebherr, blue-chip contractors |
| Close Brothers All-Rounder | 4.5% | 4.5% – 12% | £10,000 | New & used, all brands, broad appetite |
| Liebherr Finance | 4.0% | 4% – 8% | £100,000 | New LB rigs from Liebherr dealer network |
| Shawbrook Bank | 5.0% | 5% – 13% | £10,000 | Used rigs, smaller contractors, non-standard |
| Aldermore Bank | 5.5% | 5.5% – 14% | £5,000 | Micro-piling, smaller amounts, sole traders |
Rates indicative as of October 2026. Lombard and Siemens Financial require strong established contractor profiles.