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Key Takeaways
- Overdrive Funding finances all types of forestry and logging equipment — new, used, demo and auction purchases.
- 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 businesses with adverse credit.
- Equipment finance deals: We guarantee the best deal available in the market and our services are free — we're paid a "referral fee" by the lender after settlement, no cost to you.
Forestry and logging equipment finance is a specialist market that requires lenders with specific knowledge of timber industry asset values and contractor cash flows. At Overdrive Funding, we work with specialist forestry finance lenders who understand the unique characteristics of harvesting equipment and timber contractor operations.
Forestry and Logging Equipment: What We Finance
- Harvesters — John Deere 1270G, 1470G, 1570G; Ponsse Bear, Ergo, Scorpion
- Forwarders — John Deere 1210G, 1510G, 1910G; Ponsse Elk, Bison, Buffalo
- Timber chippers — Morbark, Vermeer, Bandit, Doppstadt, Terex
- Skidders and cable yarders
- Log loaders and knuckle boom loaders
- Mulchers and land clearing equipment
- Forestry-spec excavators with processing heads (Waratah, Keto, Log Max)
- Log trucks and B-train log transport combinations
- Forest roads and harvest area support equipment
- Biomass processing equipment
Finance Structures Available
- Chattel mortgage — most common for forestry and logging equipment
- Finance lease — used for equipment with defined contract or rotation cycles
- Seasonal and contract-linked repayments — available from specialist forestry lenders
- Used equipment finance — harvesters and forwarders from reputable dealers or direct sales
- Fleet finance — for forestry contractors operating multiple machines
Forestry and Logging 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 timber industry experience are better positioned to assess harvester and forwarder applications than generalist equipment finance companies — and typically offer better terms.
New, Used and Auction Equipment
We finance forestry and logging equipment purchased from dealers, private sellers, fleet disposals and auction. If you are purchasing at auction, getting finance pre-approved before the auction is essential — settlements are typically required within 48 to 72 hours. Contact us before auction day and we will have your finance ready to activate when you win.
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