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Key Takeaways
- Overdrive Funding arranges forestry equipment finance for all asset types — new, used, demo and auction.
- We compare 80+ lenders in one free application to find the most competitive rate.
- Low doc finance available up to $500,000 — no tax returns or BAS required for eligible ABN holders.
- Finance available for established operators, new ABNs and adverse credit.
- Our service is free — we're paid a "referral fee" by the lender after settlement.
Forestry equipment finance covers every asset used in Australian commercial timber operations. Overdrive Funding is a specialist forestry equipment finance broker, comparing 80+ lenders to find the most competitive rate for your timber operation.
Forestry Equipment Finance: What We Finance
- Skidders — wheeled and tracked, all sizes
- Forwarders — compact to large plantation models
- Feller bunchers and harvester heads
- Log loaders and knuckleboom loaders
- Wood chippers and forestry mulchers
- Log trucks and jinker trailer combinations
- New, used, demo and auction equipment
Forestry Equipment Finance Structures
- Chattel mortgage — own the asset from day one, interest and depreciation tax-deductible for GST-registered businesses
- Finance lease — keep equipment off your balance sheet; lender retains ownership until residual is paid
- Commercial hire purchase — fixed repayments with ownership transferring at end of term
- Balloon/residual — reduce monthly repayments with a lump sum at end of term
- Operating lease — ideal for equipment with short replacement cycles
Finance Rates
Forestry equipment finance rates in Australia start from around 6.1% per annum for established operators with clean credit financing new equipment. Used machines, new ABNs and adverse credit attract higher rates. Overdrive Funding compares 80+ lenders to find the sharpest available rate for your forestry operation.
How to Apply
Fill in the form above or call Simon to get started. We compare 80+ lenders for your forestry equipment finance in one application — no multiple credit enquiries, no cost to you. Most applications receive a decision within 24 to 48 hours.