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Welding & Fabrication Equipment Finance UK

Independent, whole-of-market finance for UK welding, fabrication and metalworking businesses. Compare rates from 8 lenders, access specialist guides and get competitive terms within one business day.

Rates from 5.0%

Lenders compared 130+

Facility range £3k–£500k+

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Lender Rate Summary - October 2026

Lender	Rate range	Term	Deposit	Speed
Lloyds Bank	5.5–8.5%	3–7 years	10%	5–10 days
HSBC	5.0–8.0%	3–7 years	10%	5–10 days
Barclays	5.5–9.0%	3–7 years	10%	5–10 days
Close Brothers	6.5–11.0%	2–7 years	0–10%	2–4 days
Aldermore	6.0–10.5%	2–7 years	0–10%	2–5 days
Shawbrook	6.5–11.0%	2–7 years	0–10%	2–4 days
Nucleus Commercial Finance	7.0–13.0%	1–5 years	0%	24–48 hours
Bibby Financial Services	7.5–12.0%	2–5 years	0–10%	2–4 days

Indicative rates. Subject to credit assessment and asset type. Updated October 2026.

What Equipment Can We Finance?

Welding Equipment

MIG / MAG welders
TIG welders
Plasma cutting systems
Stick / MMA welding sets
Robotic welding cells
Laser welding systems

Fabrication & Pressing

CNC press brakes
Hydraulic press brakes
Guillotines (hydraulic, servo)
Tube bending machines
Folding machines
Panel benders

General Metalworking

Laser cutting machines
Waterjet cutting systems
CNC lathes and mills
Grinding machines
Deburring equipment
Fume extraction systems

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What finance is available for welding and fabrication equipment?

UK businesses can access Hire Purchase, Finance Lease, Operating Lease and Sale & Leaseback for welding, fabrication and metalworking equipment. Doulton Bridging Finance compares 130+ lenders to find the most competitive terms for your specific asset and business profile.

How quickly can I get welding equipment finance?

Timescales range from 24–48 hours with specialist lenders such as Nucleus Commercial Finance, to 5–10 days with mainstream banks. Having your accounts and a supplier quote ready speeds the process significantly.

Can I finance both new and used welding equipment?

Yes. While high-street banks typically prefer new assets, specialist lenders including Close Brothers, Shawbrook and Bibby Financial Services have strong appetite for used welding and fabrication equipment, including second-hand press brakes, guillotines and robotic cells.

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Asset finance for business purposes is not regulated by the FCA. Rates shown are indicative as at October 2026 and depend on credit profile, term, asset and deposit. We act as a credit broker, not a lender. Your asset may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.