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Key Takeaways
- Forestry Equipment finance available for new, used and demo machines across all major brands.
- Rates from 6.1% per annum for established operators with clean credit financing new forestry equipments.
- Low doc forestry equipment finance available up to $500,000 — no tax returns or BAS required.
- No deposit finance available for eligible ABN holders with 2+ years GST registration.
- We compare 80+ lenders in one free application — no impact on your credit score.
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Forestry equipment finance covers specialist machines used in Australia's timber and forestry sector — from Ponsse and John Deere harvesters used in softwood plantations to log loaders and chippers used by timber contractors. Forestry equipment has specific resale characteristics that require lenders familiar with the sector.
Forestry Equipment Models We Finance
- Harvesters (John Deere 1270G, 1470G; Ponsse Bear, Ergo)
- Forwarders (John Deere 1210G, 1910G; Ponsse Elk, Bison)
- Skidders and cable yarders
- Timber chippers and mulchers (Morbark, Vermeer, Bandit)
- Log loaders and knuckle boom loaders
- Forestry-spec excavators with processing heads
Why Lenders Like Forestry Equipment Finance
John Deere and Ponsse harvesters and forwarders, along with Morbark, Vermeer and Bandit chippers, are the most commonly financed forestry machines in Australia. Specialist forestry finance lenders understand the seasonal and contract-based cash flows of timber businesses, making them better placed to structure appropriate loan terms.
Forestry Equipment Finance Rates
Forestry equipment finance rates in Australia start from around 6.1% per annum for established forestry contractors with clean credit. Specialist forestry lenders with experience in timber industry asset values are often better suited to these applications than generalist equipment lenders.
New vs Used Forestry Equipment Finance
New forestry equipments attract the widest range of lenders and the sharpest rates. Used forestry equipments — from dealers, private sellers, auction or fleet disposals — are also well-supported by most lenders, particularly for well-maintained machines from reputable sources. Age, hours, condition and the machine's resale market all factor into a used forestry equipment finance assessment.
Low Doc Forestry Equipment Finance
Low doc forestry equipment finance allows eligible ABN holders to borrow up to $500,000 without providing tax returns, BAS or full financial statements. You need your ABN, driver's licence and recent business bank statements. Same-day conditional approvals are available.
How to Get the Best Forestry Equipment Finance Deal
At Overdrive Funding, we compare 80+ lenders to identify the most competitive forestry equipment finance deal for your specific machine and profile. Our service is completely free — we're paid by the lender after settlement. Contact us today or call Simon for a free rate comparison.