Indicative rates, November 2026
| Equipment / asset | Finance type | Rate | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact HDD rig (5-20t pullback) | Hire purchase | From 6.0% APR | 3-5 years |
| Midi HDD rig (20-100t pullback) | Hire purchase | From 6.2% APR | 3-7 years |
| Maxi HDD rig (100t+ pullback) | Hire purchase | From 6.5% APR | 4-7 years |
| HDD rig + mud mixing unit package | Hire purchase | From 6.2% APR | 3-7 years |
| HDD rig + vacuum excavator package | Hire purchase | From 6.0% APR | 3-7 years |
| Drilling fluid recycling system | Hire purchase | From 5.8% APR | 2-5 years |
Worked example: Midi HDD rig (50t pullback)
| Asset value | £380,000 |
|---|---|
| Finance type | Hire purchase |
| Term | 5 years |
| Rate | 6.3% APR |
| Monthly payment | £7,400 |
| Total repayable | £444,000 |
| Total interest | £64,000 |
| Note | Credit committee required - allow 5-7 working days. 2 years accounts required. |
Why finance through a broker?
- Specialist lenders assess trenchless project pipeline, not just secondary market value
- Mud mixing units and vacuum excavation equipment packaged in a single facility
- All OEMs considered - Vermeer, Ditch Witch, Herrenknecht, TT Technologies