Forestry Equipment Finance
Finance for forestry harvesters, forwarders, timber processors, and associated equipment. Ponsse, John Deere Forestry, Komatsu Forest, and Valmet machines on hire purchase or finance lease from specialist lenders.
The right structure for every forestry equipment requirement
Forestry Harvester Finance
Ponsse Scorpion/Bear/Ergo, John Deere 1270G, Komatsu Forest 931, and Valmet harvesters. Specialist forestry lenders who understand harvester residual values and timber harvesting income.
Forwarder Finance
Ponsse Elk/Buffalo, John Deere 1510G, and Komatsu Forest 895 forwarders. Finance for harvesting contractors and estate forestry operations.
Firewood Processor Finance
Posch, Hakki Pilke, and other firewood processing equipment for biomass and firewood businesses. Finance for smaller forestry enterprises.
Hire Purchase
Full ownership at end of term. Capital allowances claimable. Fixed payments over 5-7 years - standard for forestry harvesting contractors building their fleet.
Finance Lease
Lower monthly cost. Flexible end-of-term options. Suited to harvesting contractors managing fleet age and residual value.
Sale & Leaseback
Release capital from owned forestry machines. Useful for forestry contractors needing capital for new contracts or fleet expansion.
How it works
Machine details
Equipment type (harvester, forwarder, processor), manufacturer, model, year, and hours.
Lender sourcing
Specialist forestry lenders - not generic plant funders. Decisions within 24-48 hours.
Approval
Forestry harvesting contractors and estate managers are the primary applicants. Sector experience and machine hours are key assessment factors.
Settlement
We settle with the dealer or manufacturer.
Ready to discuss Forestry Equipment Finance?
Call 0204 6211776 or complete our enquiry form. Indicative terms typically within hours.
Frequently asked questions
What forestry equipment manufacturers can be financed?
Ponsse, John Deere Forestry, Komatsu Forest, Valmet, Logset, and other major forestry OEMs. New and used machines.
Can used forestry harvesters be financed?
Yes - used forestry harvesters are assessed on hours, condition, and maintenance history. Major manufacturer machines with full service records retain strong values.
Is forestry harvesting contractor finance straightforward?
Specialist forestry lenders understand harvesting contract income and the high-value machinery involved. Experienced contractors with contracted work are strong applications.
Can I finance forestry equipment alongside a farm tractor?
Yes - combined agricultural and forestry machinery packages can be financed in a single facility where both types of equipment are used in the same business.
Can owned forestry machines be refinanced?
Yes - owned Ponsse, John Deere, and Komatsu Forest machines are strong refinance assets with well-established secondary markets.
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