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Press Brake and Guillotine Finance: Rates and Options

Finance guide for press brakes and guillotines - assets from £30,000 to £200,000+. Rates, lender options and a worked example from Doulton Bridging Finance.

Typical asset range £30k–£200k+

Indicative rates 5.5–11%

Max. term (new) 7 yrs

Min. deposit available 0%

Press Brake Finance - Lender Options at a Glance

LenderRate rangeTerm (new)Used assetsDepositSpeed
Lloyds Bank5.5–8.5%Up to 7 yrsLimited10%5–10 days
HSBC5.0–8.0%Up to 7 yrsLimited10%5–10 days
Close Brothers6.5–11.0%Up to 7 yrsYes0–10%2–4 days
Shawbrook6.5–11.0%Up to 7 yrsYes0–10%2–4 days
Aldermore6.0–10.5%Up to 7 yrsYes0–10%2–5 days
Bibby FS7.5–12.0%Up to 5 yrsYes0–10%2–4 days

Worked Example: £90,000 CNC Press Brake - 5 Years HP at 7.0%

ParameterDetail
AssetNew CNC electric press brake, 100T capacity
Supplier price£90,000 + VAT
Finance typeHire Purchase
Deposit£0
Term60 months (5 years)
Indicative rate7.0% per annum
Monthly payment~£1,782
Total repayable~£106,926
Total interest~£16,926

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Guillotine Finance - What's Different?

Hydraulic and mechanical guillotines are well-understood assets by lenders - they hold residual value well and command strong second-hand market prices. This makes them attractive security for asset finance lenders, which helps keep rates competitive.

Guillotines typically attract:

  • Finance amounts of £10,000–£80,000 for most standard models
  • Terms of 3–5 years for used, up to 7 for new
  • All eight lenders on our panel will consider guillotine finance
  • CNC guillotines (laser, servo-electric) at higher values attract the same treatment as press brakes
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to finance a press brake?

Press brakes range from around £30,000 for a basic hydraulic model to £200,000+ for a high-specification CNC electric press brake. Finance rates typically run from 5.5–11% depending on lender, business profile and whether the asset is new or used.

Can I finance a used press brake?

Yes. Specialist lenders including Close Brothers, Shawbrook and Bibby Financial Services have appetite for used metalworking equipment. Age and condition of the asset will affect the rate - lenders typically prefer assets under 10 years old, though exceptions exist.

What term is available for press brake finance?

Up to 7 years from mainstream lenders for new equipment. Used press brakes typically attract shorter terms of 3–5 years. Longer terms reduce monthly payments but increase total interest cost - worth modelling both.

Is a deposit required for press brake finance?

Major banks typically require 10%. Specialist lenders can offer 0% deposit, which suits fabricators investing in capacity without drawing on working capital reserves.

What's the difference between financing a press brake and a guillotine?

From a lender's perspective, both are industrial sheet metal processing assets with good residual value - they are treated similarly. Guillotines tend to be lower-value (£10,000–£80,000) and shorter-term finance is more common. Press brakes, particularly CNC models, attract longer terms given their lifespan.

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.

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