Spread the cost of a potter's wheel from £500 to £3,500 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, ceramic wheels 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 £500 to £3,500, and most deals are written over 12–36 months with a deposit of around 15–25%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£500 – £4k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £5k
Rates From
7.0% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical ceramic wheel price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £1,500: a 10% deposit of £150, then 48 monthly payments of £32 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £1,686, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shimpo VL-Whisper | £1,800 – £2,300 | Direct-Drive Electric Wheel |
| Shimpo RK-3E | £2,000 – £2,600 | Belt-Drive Electric Wheel |
| Entry-level electric wheel (specification class) | £500 – £900 | Compact Electric Wheel |
| Multi-station teaching wheel bank (specification class) | £2,500 – £3,500 | Classroom Wheel Set |
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A potter's wheel is a moveable item of plant and normally qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance, letting you set the full cost against taxable profits in the year of purchase up to the prevailing AIA limit, which your accountant can confirm. Because wheels are a low-value asset, many small studios choose to buy outright once trading is established, but hire purchase still preserves the same allowance for the buyer from day one.
Ceramic wheels are bought by studio potters, ceramics teachers and small pottery schools, often alongside a kiln when a workshop is first set up, or in batches when a teaching studio adds capacity. Because the individual unit cost is modest, most buyers finance a wheel as part of a wider studio fit-out rather than as a standalone purchase, and a personal guarantee is standard practice given how many buyers are sole traders. Replacement is usually driven by a worn drive belt or motor rather than the wheel head itself wearing out, and a well-maintained wheel can stay in service for many years. A steady second-hand market exists for established brands, which supports asset-backed finance even on this smaller ticket size.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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