Key highlights
- Trays, canopies, cranes and fit-outs can be financed with the vehicle
- One facility means one repayment instead of several
- Attachments usually need to be fixed and part of the purchase
- Financing the total cost upfront preserves your working capital
Yes, a vehicle and its work attachments can usually be financed together in one facility. Trays, canopies, toolboxes, cranes, refrigeration units and other permanent fit-outs can be wrapped into the finance alongside the vehicle, giving you one loan and one repayment. The attachments generally need to be fixed to the vehicle and part of the purchase. Overdrive compares more than 80 lenders to package the vehicle and its gear together, so your work-ready vehicle is financed as the single asset it really is.
What can be bundled in
A vehicle rarely goes to work as it leaves the showroom. Tradespeople add trays, canopies, toolboxes and ladder racks; transport operators fit refrigeration or curtain sides; others add cranes, tippers, hydraulics or signage. Where these are permanent additions bought as part of setting the vehicle up for work, they can usually be included in the same finance as the vehicle itself. The result is a single facility covering the total cost of a work-ready vehicle, rather than paying for the fit-out separately from cash flow. Lenders generally want the attachments fixed to the vehicle and forming part of the overall asset, and they will often want them itemised on the purchase or supplier invoices so the full package is clear.
Why finance them together
Bundling everything into one facility keeps things simple: one application, one settlement and one repayment. It also means you finance the true cost of getting the vehicle earning, rather than draining working capital to pay for the fit-out upfront. Spreading the attachments over the same term as the vehicle can make an otherwise large setup cost very manageable. Because the whole package is financed against the asset, the structure is assessed as a single business vehicle deal on your ABN and trading history.
How it is structured and priced
The combined vehicle and attachments are financed over a term that typically runs one to seven years, with balloon or residual options available. Rates start from around 6.55% p.a. for strong, asset-backed deals; lower-doc applications, older or cheaper assets and weaker credit are priced higher, and figures are indicative and subject to lender assessment. Some lenders take a keener view of the vehicle than of specialised attachments, so comparing across the market matters when a large part of the cost is the gear rather than the vehicle.
Getting the paperwork right
To finance attachments with the vehicle, keep the invoices clear and itemised, ideally through the one supplier or coordinated between the dealer and the fit-out company. If the attachments are added after purchase, some lenders can still include them if it is arranged promptly, though it is cleaner to package everything at the outset. There may be GST and depreciation considerations on the combined asset, so check with your accountant on how the setup is treated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I finance a tray or canopy with the vehicle?
Usually yes. Permanent additions like trays, canopies, toolboxes and racks bought as part of setting the vehicle up for work can generally be wrapped into the same finance. Keep them itemised on the purchase invoices so the lender can see the full package clearly.
What about specialised gear like cranes or refrigeration?
These can often be financed with the vehicle too, as they form part of the work-ready asset. Because some lenders assess specialised attachments differently from the vehicle, comparing across the market helps, especially when the gear makes up a large share of the total cost.
Can attachments be added to finance after I buy the vehicle?
Sometimes, if arranged promptly, though it is cleaner to package everything at the outset in one application and settlement. Adding items later can mean a separate facility or a variation, so it is worth deciding on the full fit-out before you finalise the finance.
Does financing attachments together change my tax position?
There may be GST and depreciation implications depending on how the combined asset is treated and how your business is registered. Financing the total cost does not change the underlying tax rules, but the structure can affect timing. Check with your accountant for advice specific to your situation.
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