Concrete pumps range from around £70,000 for a trailer-mounted pump to £450,000 for a large truck-mounted boom pump, almost always financed by concrete placement specialists.
Yes, concrete pumps 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 £60,000 to £450,000, 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
£60k – £450k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for straightforward deals
Rates From
5.4% - 9.9% per annum
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical concrete pump price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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On a purchase price of £180,000: a 10% deposit of £18,000, then 48 monthly payments of £3,797 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £200,256, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Putzmeister TK50 | £70,000 - £95,000 | Trailer-Mounted Concrete Pump |
| Putzmeister TK70 | £95,000 - £135,000 | Trailer-Mounted Concrete Pump |
| Schwing SP 500 | £80,000 - £115,000 | Trailer-Mounted Concrete Pump |
| Schwing SP 750-18 | £180,000 - £260,000 | Truck-Mounted Boom Pump (18m) |
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A concrete pump 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 concrete pump 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.
Concrete pumps are almost always bought by dedicated pumping contractors or large groundworks firms with enough recurring pour volume to keep a pump utilised, since the machine is only earning when it's on a job. Most contractors finance rather than buy outright given the cost, using the day-rate income from pumping jobs to cover repayments. Replacement is driven by wear on the boom, pipeline and wearing parts of the pumping unit, and truck-mounted boom pumps in particular hold their value well in the used market because certified boom inspections give buyers confidence in condition.
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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