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Flatbed Truck Finance

Spread the cost of flatbed trucks from £40,000 to £90,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance – compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a flatbed truck?

Yes, flatbed trucks 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 £40,000 to £90,000, 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.

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Typical Cost

£40k – £90k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Same-day for < £75k

Rates From

4.6% APR

What would a flatbed truck cost per month?

£60,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 5.0% APR
Term
24–72 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Builders' merchants and hauliers wanting to own the truck outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 4.6% APR
Term
24–72 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return, refinance the balloon, or buy at the end
Best for
Tax-efficient, especially when a crane or beavertail is fitted and adds to the invoice value

Contract Hire

Rate
From 5.4% APR
Term
24–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at the end
Best for
Fleets that want the flatbed and any crane maintained under one agreement

Representative example

On a purchase price of £60,000: a 10% deposit of £6,000, then 48 monthly payments of £1,266 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £66,768, 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
DAF LF Flatbed £42,000 – £60,000 7.5t Flatbed
Mercedes-Benz Atego Flatbed £55,000 – £85,000 18t Flatbed with Crane
Iveco Eurocargo Flatbed £45,000 – £65,000 Medium Flatbed
MAN TGL Flatbed £48,000 – £70,000 Flatbed with Beavertail

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Tax benefits

A flatbed truck, including any crane or loading equipment fitted to it, qualifies as plant and machinery, so the full purchase price can normally be deducted from taxable profits in year one under the Annual Investment Allowance, up to £1,000,000. On HP, VAT on the invoice (truck and crane together) is generally due upfront; on finance lease or contract hire it's spread across the rentals and recovered as you pay, which matters more here than on a plain rigid since a crane-fitted flatbed carries a noticeably higher invoice price.

Market context

Flatbed trucks are the workhorse of builders' merchants, plant hire firms, timber and steel stockholders, and general haulage businesses moving palletised or oversized loads that don't need a fully enclosed body. Many are specified with a rear-mounted crane, which adds significantly to the purchase price and is a common reason buyers choose finance rather than cash. Replacement is usually driven by the condition of the crane and hydraulics as much as the chassis, since a worn crane can be more expensive to keep running than the truck underneath it.

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Several of our 200+ lenders specialise in businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options exist. Checking your options here does not affect your credit score, because we do not run a credit search to match you. A lender will run their own checks only if you decide to apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a used flatbed truck?
Yes. Most lenders will finance a used flatbed truck up to around 10 years old at the start of the agreement, and some will go older case by case. Rates on used equipment typically run 0.5–1% higher than new because residual values are less certain. An independent inspection or valuation is common for older or higher-value vehicles before the lender confirms terms.
What deposit do I need for flatbed truck finance?
For hire purchase, most lenders ask for 10–20% deposit. Finance lease and contract hire agreements often need no deposit at all, since the lender keeps an interest in the flatbed truck throughout the term. Putting down a larger deposit reduces your monthly payments and can unlock a better rate, but it isn't compulsory on most deals; it's a trade-off between cash flow today and the total cost of the agreement.
How quickly can I get flatbed truck finance approved?
Straightforward applications for a flatbed truck under £75k are commonly approved within 24–48 hours, and same-day decisions are possible once paperwork (bank statements, accounts, proof of ID) is in. Larger or more complex deals, multiple units, or first-time applicants without a strong trading history usually take longer, sometimes 5–7 working days, while the lender reviews the business case and, for higher-value assets, arranges an inspection.
Do I need to have been trading for a minimum period?
Most mainstream lenders look for 2+ years of trading history before offering standard rates and terms on flatbed truck finance. Newer businesses aren't automatically excluded, but they may be asked for a personal guarantee from a director, additional security, a higher deposit, or a shorter term to offset the extra risk. Start-ups sometimes do better going through a broker who can match them to a lender that specialises in newer businesses.
Can I include a crane or loader in the finance agreement?
Yes, most lenders will finance the crane, loader, or other loading equipment as part of the same agreement as the truck, provided it's on the same invoice. This is usually more straightforward than financing the truck and crane separately, and it means the whole asset is covered under one set of terms. If the crane is being fitted by a bodybuilder after the chassis is delivered, tell the lender upfront so they can structure the agreement around a single combined invoice rather than two.

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