In-line checkweighers cost from around £8,000 for a basic low-speed unit to £45,000+ for a high-speed model checking several hundred packs a minute, with UK manufacturers including Driver Southall building systems to order.
Yes, checkweighers 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 £8,000 to £45,000, and most deals are written over 24-72 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
£8k – £45k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.3% - 9.7% per annum
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical checkweigher 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 £20,000: a 10% deposit of £2,000, then 48 monthly payments of £422 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £22,256, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Low-speed in-line checkweigher (up to 60 packs/minute) | £8,000 - £16,000 | Low-Speed Checkweigher |
| Mid-speed checkweigher with reject system (60-200 packs/minute) | £16,000 - £30,000 | Mid-Speed Checkweigher |
| High-speed checkweigher (200+ packs/minute) | £30,000 - £45,000 | High-Speed Checkweigher |
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A checkweigher 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 checkweigher 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.
Checkweighers are bought by food, pharmaceutical and general manufacturers to verify pack weight against legal and quality specifications, usually positioned in-line after a filling or weigh-filling stage so underweight or overweight packs can be automatically rejected. UK manufacturers such as Driver Southall build systems to order around a customer's pack size, line speed and conveyor layout rather than selling a fixed catalogue model, so pricing is typically quoted per installation. Buyers are usually adding a checkweigher to formalise weight compliance on an existing line rather than replacing a failed unit, since checkweigher mechanisms are simple, low-wear and long-lived.
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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