Indicative rates, November 2026
| Equipment / asset | Finance type | Rate | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor-mounted PTO chipper (small) | Hire purchase | From 5.5% APR | 2-4 years |
| Tractor-mounted PTO chipper (large) | Hire purchase | From 5.8% APR | 2-4 years |
| Self-propelled drum chipper (van/truck) | Hire purchase | From 5.8% APR | 3-5 years |
| Large self-propelled whole-tree chipper | Hire purchase | From 6.0% APR | 3-5 years |
| Tracked chipper (remote/forest use) | Hire purchase | From 6.2% APR | 3-5 years |
| Wood shredder / slow-speed shredder | Hire purchase | From 5.8% APR | 2-5 years |
Worked example: Self-propelled drum chipper
| Asset value | £85,000 |
|---|---|
| Finance type | Hire purchase |
| Term | 4 years |
| Rate | 6.0% APR |
| Monthly payment | £1,996 |
| Total repayable | £95,808 |
| Total interest | £10,808 |
| Ownership | Outright at end of term |
Why finance through a broker?
- Morbark, Vermeer, Jenz, Doppstadt, Komptech - all makes considered
- Van-mounted and truck-mounted chippers for arborists funded on HP
- Tracked whole-tree chippers: specialist assessment based on biomass contract