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Combine Harvester Finance

Spread the cost of combine harvesters from £100,000 to £500,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a combine harvester?

Yes, combine harvesters 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 £100,000 to £500,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–72 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£100k – £500k

Approval Speed

24–72 hours

Seasonal payments available

Rates From

3.5% APR

What would a combine harvester cost per month?

£250,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 3.9% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Arable farms wanting to own the combine outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 3.5% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax-efficient, claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 4.5% APR
Term
36–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Run the latest combine every season. Off balance sheet.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £250,000: a 10% deposit of £25,000, then 48 monthly payments of £5,274 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £278,152, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

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
John Deere T670 £200,000 – £320,000 Conventional Combine
New Holland CX8.90 £250,000 – £400,000 Twin Rotor Combine
Claas Lexion 8700 £300,000 – £480,000 Hybrid Combine
Massey Ferguson IDEAL 8T £280,000 – £420,000 IDEAL Combine

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Tax benefits

Combine harvesters qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in year one, up to £1,000,000. HP agreements allow capital allowances. Lease payments are fully deductible from farming profits.

Market context

Combines are bought by arable and mixed farms harvesting their own cereals and oilseed crops, and by contractors covering many farms within a short harvest window, which is why header width and threshing capacity vary so much across the category. Because a combine sits idle most of the year and is one of the largest single purchases a farm makes, most buyers finance rather than tie up capital needed for inputs, rent and running costs. Replacement tends to follow engine and separator hours and warranty cover rather than age, since reliability during harvest matters most. Export demand into Eastern Europe supports residual values on the established makes.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a used combine harvester?
Yes, most lenders finance used combines up to around 10 years old, and well-maintained machines with low engine and separator hours retain their value well given strong ongoing demand from both UK farms and export markets. An independent valuation is typically required given the values involved, and a full main dealer service history will generally secure better terms than an unknown maintenance record. Header condition is assessed alongside the combine itself, since headers are often sold or swapped separately from the main machine.
What deposit do I need for combine harvester finance?
For hire purchase, most lenders ask for a 10-20% deposit, and finance leases often require no deposit at all. Given the high values typically involved, a larger deposit can significantly reduce the monthly payment, and some growers put part-exchange proceeds from an outgoing combine towards it. Because a combine sits idle for most of the year and represents one of the largest single purchases a farm makes, many buyers weigh the deposit size carefully against keeping capital free for inputs and running costs through the rest of the season.
Are seasonal payments available for a combine harvester?
Yes, many agricultural lenders offer seasonal payment profiles aligned with harvest income, with lower payments through winter and larger payments scheduled after harvest once grain and oilseed sales come in. This suits a combine particularly well, since the machine only earns its keep during a short, weather-dependent window each year, and matching repayments to that pattern avoids putting pressure on cashflow during the quieter months when the combine is simply sitting in the shed.
How quickly can I get combine finance?
Most applications are approved within 24-72 hours, and straightforward deals can get a same-day decision where the specification and trading history are clear. Complex or multi-unit orders, such as a combine bought alongside a new header or as part of a fleet renewal, may take five to seven working days as the lender reviews the fuller application. Applying well ahead of harvest, rather than in the weeks before the machine is needed, gives more room to resolve any queries without time pressure.
What happens at the end of a combine harvester finance agreement?
Hire purchase transfers full ownership of the combine once the agreement is paid off, which suits a farm planning to keep running the same machine for several harvests. A finance lease usually offers a balloon payment to take ownership, continued rental, or handover to the funder, while an operating lease is return-only, which suits a farm or contractor wanting to run the latest combine every season rather than keep the same machine long-term. Reliability during a short harvest window, more than age, tends to drive the replacement decision.
Do I need to have been trading for a minimum period to finance a combine harvester?
Most lenders look for at least two to three years of farming trading history given the scale of investment involved, alongside evidence of the acreage the combine will be harvesting. A newer farming business or one significantly expanding acreage can still access finance, but is more likely to be asked for a personal guarantee, additional security, or a higher deposit. Lenders specialising in agricultural finance are generally comfortable assessing a strong farm business plan alongside more limited trading history where the acreage justifies the machine.

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