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Static Compactor Finance

Spread the cost of an industrial static compactor from £15,000 to £120,000 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a static compactor?

Yes, static compactors 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 £15,000 to £120,000, and most deals are written over 24–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£15k – £120k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Subject to a concrete base and power survey

Rates From

5.0% APR

What would a static compactor cost per month?

£45,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Pre-filled with a typical static compactor price. Indicative only, not a quote.

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 5.5% APR
Term
24–84 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Sites wanting to own the compactor outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 5.0% APR
Term
24–84 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax efficient; claim payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 5.8% APR
Term
36–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Suits continuous-production sites on a lease cycle

Representative example

On a purchase price of £45,000: a 10% deposit of £4,500, then 48 monthly payments of £949 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £50,052, 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
Riverside RWM SS2500 Compact Static Compactor £16,000 – £28,000 Compact Space-Saving Static Compactor
Avermann SP12 Static Compactor £30,000 – £55,000 Standard Industrial Static Compactor
High-Cycle Continuous Production Compactor £60,000 – £110,000 High-Cycle Production Compactor

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Tax benefits

A static compactor generally qualifies as plant and machinery for capital allowances, so a business can typically set some or all of the cost against taxable profits through the Annual Investment Allowance or other first-year reliefs, subject to your total qualifying spend for the year. Confirm current treatment with your accountant before finalising the finance structure.

Market context

Manufacturers, distribution centres, ports and other continuous-production sites generating a steady stream of packaging or process waste are the main buyers of this equipment, as distinct from the lower-volume retail and hospitality sites a general waste compactor typically serves. Charge box size and cycle time set the throughput rating, which is the main factor in matching a machine to a site's actual waste generation rate, rather than headline capacity alone. Avermann and Riverside Waste Machinery are established manufacturers in this space, both offering models ranging from compact, short-footprint units for space-constrained sites to larger units built for continuous cycling. The compactor is paired with a compatible open-top or roll-on/roll-off container, supplied separately, that is exchanged once full. Replacement is generally driven by ram, seal and hydraulic pump wear under continuous cycling.

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Frequently asked questions

How is a static compactor different from a portable or general waste compactor?
A static compactor is permanently bolted to a concrete base and connected to a separate, detachable container that is exchanged once full, and this page covers the higher-throughput end of that equipment aimed at continuous-production sites such as manufacturing and distribution. A general waste compactor page covers the fuller range including portable units, which suits lower-volume retail and hospitality sites. If your site generates a lower, more variable waste volume, it is worth comparing both pages.
Why do charge box size and cycle time matter more than overall capacity?
Charge box size determines how much material is compressed in each cycle, and cycle time determines how quickly the machine can process consecutive loads, and together these set the machine's actual throughput rate. A compactor with a large container but a slow cycle time can still create a bottleneck if your site generates waste faster than it can compress it, so matching throughput to your generation rate matters more than headline container size.
What container does a static compactor need?
A static compactor is paired with a compatible open-top or roll-on/roll-off container that sits underneath or alongside it to receive the compressed waste, and this is supplied and financed separately from the compactor itself. Confirming container compatibility with both the compactor manufacturer and your waste contractor's collection vehicle is worth doing before ordering.
What installation does a static compactor need?
A static compactor needs a solid, level concrete base to bolt onto and a power supply to run the hydraulic ram, and site access needs to allow the paired container to be delivered, exchanged and collected. These are installation considerations separate from the compactor's equipment cost, so a site survey from your supplier before ordering is worthwhile.
How quickly can I get static compactor finance?
Most applications are approved within 24 to 48 hours once a supplier quote and recent accounts are available. Because this is typically a larger ticket for continuous-production installations, lenders will usually want fuller trading history for higher-value systems, so it is worth having accounts ready when you apply.

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