Cranes are high-value working assets where the right funding term needs to reflect utilisation, contracts, and residual value. Sorbus Finance compares finance for mobile, crawler, tower, and specialist lifting equipment. We help present the asset, contracts, utilisation, and business case to suitable specialist lenders.
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We can discuss new and used cranes, lifting equipment, and associated attachments. A clear picture of the machine, supplier, planned use, and business performance helps us approach the right lenders.
Fund a crane while preserving cash for transport, operators, maintenance, insurance, and contract mobilisation.
We can discuss applications above standard equipment limits and help present the asset and business case clearly.
Compare ownership and lease structures against the expected working life and replacement plan for the crane.
The right option depends on whether ownership, monthly cost, flexibility, or regular replacement matters most to your business. We will explain the trade-offs before you apply.
Ownership-focused finance
With hire purchase, the finance company buys the asset and you make fixed monthly payments over an agreed term. Once all payments are made, ownership passes to you, usually after a nominal option-to-purchase fee.
Use the asset without owning it
With a finance lease, the lender retains ownership while your business pays to use the asset over the agreed term. At the end, you can usually extend the lease or sell the asset on the lender’s behalf and retain a share of the proceeds.
Useful for regular upgrades
An operating lease is generally shorter than the asset’s useful life. You return or replace the asset at the end of the term, which can suit equipment that needs regular upgrades. Your accountant can advise on the accounting treatment for your business.
Share the supplier quote, asset details, price, deposit preference, and how the crane will support your business.
We use the information to approach lenders whose criteria and asset appetite fit the application, rather than sending it everywhere.
We explain the available structure, costs, and conditions so you can decide whether the finance works for your business.
Send us your details and one of our advisers will call you back, usually within one business day. No obligation, no credit check.
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Construction & Engineering Finance Specialist
Aiden works with construction and engineering businesses on equipment-led funding where contract timing and asset value need careful consideration.
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