Spread the cost of curtainsiders from £45,000 to £100,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, curtainsiders 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 £45,000 to £100,000, 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
£45k – £100k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £75k
Rates From
4.6% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical curtainsider 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 £65,000: a 10% deposit of £6,500, then 48 monthly payments of £1,371 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £72,308, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAF LF Curtainsider | £48,000 – £68,000 | 12t Rigid Curtainsider |
| Mercedes-Benz Atego Curtainsider | £58,000 – £85,000 | 18t Rigid Curtainsider |
| Volvo FL Curtainsider | £60,000 – £90,000 | Rigid Curtainsider |
| Iveco Eurocargo Curtainsider | £48,000 – £70,000 | Medium Curtainsider |
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Curtainsiders qualify as plant and machinery, so the Annual Investment Allowance lets you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year you start using the vehicle, up to £1,000,000. VAT on hire purchase is normally due upfront and reclaimed on your next return if you're VAT-registered; on finance lease or contract hire it's charged on the rentals instead and recovered as you pay, which softens the initial cash outlay on a body style that already carries a premium over a plain flatbed.
Curtainsiders are the standard body for pallet networks, general haulage, and distribution fleets, because the side curtains allow forklift loading from either side without the delay of a tail lift or rear-only access. Buyers range from owner-drivers running a single 7.5-tonner for a courier network to fleets of rigid or articulated curtainsiders serving retail distribution. New versus used decisions often come down to curtain and roof condition, since a worn curtain track or leaking roof is a common and costly repair on an older body, sometimes outweighing the mileage on the chassis itself.
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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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.