Asphalt pavers cost from around £130,000 for a compact machine to £500,000 for a large highway paver, financed almost exclusively by surfacing contractors.
Yes, asphalt pavers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £130,000 to £500,000, and most deals are written over 12-84 months with a deposit of around 10-20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£130k – £500k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for straightforward deals
Rates From
5.4% - 9.9% per annum
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £260,000: a 10% deposit of £26,000, then 48 monthly payments of £5,485 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £289,280, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vogele Super 800 | £150,000 - £220,000 | Compact Tracked Paver |
| Vogele Super 1300-3i | £250,000 - £370,000 | Highway Class Tracked Paver |
| Vogele Super 1800-3i | £350,000 - £500,000 | Large Highway Tracked Paver |
| Bomag BF 300 | £140,000 - £200,000 | Compact Wheeled Paver |
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Check EligibilityAn asphalt paver is treated as plant and machinery for tax purposes, so it qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting a business deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to the current £1,000,000 annual limit. Companies buying new, unused equipment may also qualify for full expensing, a 100% first-year deduction against Corporation Tax. These allowances apply where you own the asset, so they are available under a Hire Purchase agreement. Under a Finance Lease or Operating Lease you do not own the asphalt paver outright, so allowances are not claimed directly; instead the payments are generally deducted as a business expense against profits. Always confirm treatment with your accountant before committing to a structure.
Asphalt pavers are bought almost exclusively by dedicated surfacing and highways contractors, because the machine has no use outside laying asphalt and represents a large, specialised investment. Financing is close to standard practice in this sector, matched to the seasonal nature of surfacing work where cashflow is heavier in warmer months. Replacement is driven by wear to the screed, auger and tamper bar rather than a fixed age, and the used market favours contractors who can demonstrate a clean maintenance record, since screed condition directly affects the quality of the finished surface.
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