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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.
Forwarders are essential for cut-to-length timber harvesting systems in Australian plantation forestry. Overdrive Funding arranges forestry equipment finance for forwarders of all sizes — from compact 6-tonne units to large 20-tonne plantation forwarders.
Forwarder Finance: What We Finance
- Large forwarders — 12 to 20 tonne payload (John Deere, Ponsse, Komatsu, Tigercat)
- Mid-size forwarders — 8 to 12 tonne payload
- Compact forwarders — 6 to 8 tonne for smaller plantation operations
- Bogie and 8-wheel drive forwarders for wet conditions
- Used and refurbished forwarders from dealers and plantation sell-offs
- Forwarder cranes and loading arms
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.