Crane Finance
Finance for mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, and all-terrain cranes. Hire purchase, finance lease, and refinance from specialist lenders who understand crane values and the lifting sector.
The right structure for every crane requirement
Mobile Crane Finance
Finance for all-terrain, rough-terrain, and truck-mounted cranes. Liebherr, Grove, Manitowoc, Tadano, and Terex mobile cranes financed on hire purchase or finance lease. New and used, single units and fleet additions.
Tower Crane Finance
Luffing-jib, saddle-jib, and self-erecting tower cranes for construction sites. Finance structured around the project lifecycle or the crane's long-term asset value. Potain, Liebherr, Wolffkran, and Terex Tower.
Crawler Crane Finance
High-value crawler cranes from £200k to £5m+. Specialist lenders who understand crawler crane residual values, utilisation rates, and the major infrastructure projects that drive demand. Liebherr, Manitowoc, and Demag.
Hire Purchase
Own the crane at the end of the agreement. Fixed monthly payments over 2-7 years. Claim capital allowances against corporation tax. The most popular structure for crane owners and lifting contractors building their fleet.
Finance Lease
Use the crane for an agreed term with fixed rental payments. At the end, sell the asset on behalf of the finance company and receive a rebate. Off-balance-sheet treatment available. Flexible end-of-term options.
Sale & Leaseback
Release capital from cranes you already own. Sell the asset to a finance company and lease it back - preserving operational use while unlocking capital for business growth or fleet expansion.
How it works
Asset details
Tell us the crane type, manufacturer, model, year, and whether new or used. We identify the right lenders from our panel immediately - specialist crane lenders, not generic equipment funders.
Competitive terms
We source hire purchase and finance lease terms from specialist lenders. Most crane finance decisions come back within 24 hours. We present options with rates, deposits, and monthly costs clearly compared.
Credit approval
Specialist lenders underwrite on the asset value and your sector experience, not just balance sheets. New ventures and recently incorporated lifting contractors are routinely funded with the right structure.
Settlement and delivery
We settle directly with the dealer, manufacturer, or private seller. The crane is delivered and operational while you spread the cost over the agreed term.
Ready to discuss Crane Finance?
Call 0204 6211776 or complete our enquiry form. Indicative terms typically within hours.
Frequently asked questions
What types of cranes can be financed?
All crane types - mobile (all-terrain, rough-terrain, truck-mounted), tower cranes (luffing-jib, saddle-jib, self-erecting), crawler cranes, and specialist lifting equipment. New and used, from single units to fleet orders.
What deposit is typically required for crane finance?
Typically 10-20% of the crane's value. Higher deposits unlock lower rates and broader lender choice. For very high-value crawler cranes, lenders may require a higher initial payment or additional security.
Can a newly formed lifting company get crane finance?
Yes - specialist lenders weight sector experience and the asset value heavily. A newly incorporated company with experienced directors and a credible business plan can access crane finance, often with a slightly higher deposit requirement.
Can I refinance cranes I already own to release capital?
Yes - sale and leaseback allows you to sell existing cranes to a finance company and lease them back, releasing capital while retaining operational use. We arrange this alongside new crane finance.
How long are typical crane finance terms?
Typically 3-7 years depending on the crane's age, type, and the lender's assessment of residual value. Balloon payments at the end can reduce monthly costs where the crane's residual value supports it.
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