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Event Generator Finance

Spread the cost of silent event generators from £3,000 to £120,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a event generator?

Yes, event generators 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 £3,000 to £120,000, 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

£3k – £120k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Seasonal trading pattern assessed

Rates From

6.0% APR

What would a event generator cost per month?

£30,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Pre-filled with a typical event generator price. Indicative only, not a quote.

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 6.5% APR
Term
24–72 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Power and production hire companies wanting to own their generator fleet outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 6.0% APR
Term
24–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax-efficient way to fund a range of generator set sizes

Operating Lease

Rate
From 7.2% APR
Term
24–48 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Move to newer, cleaner and hybrid sets as festival power requirements evolve. Off balance sheet.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £30,000: a 10% deposit of £3,000, then 48 monthly payments of £633 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £33,384, 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
20kVA Silent Diesel Generator £6,000 – £12,000 Specification class - trailer-mounted silent generator
60kVA Silent Diesel Generator £18,000 – £32,000 Specification class - trailer-mounted silent generator
150kVA Towable Silent Generator £38,000 – £70,000 Specification class - large towable generator for main-stage power
Hybrid Battery and Generator Power Unit £30,000 – £75,000 Specification class - battery storage paired with a smaller generator for quieter, lower-fuel running

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Tax benefits

Event generators qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the qualifying cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP allows you to claim capital allowances directly; finance lease payments are generally deductible against profits instead, which suits operators building a range of set sizes from small silent units up to large towable generators.

Market context

Event generators are bought by power and production hire companies building a range of set sizes, from a small silent unit for a marquee to a large towable set powering a festival main stage. A generator earns revenue by going out on many separate jobs across a season, so it is utilisation through the busy months rather than any single booking that services the finance. Demand is concentrated in the UK event season from spring to early autumn, and lenders experienced in the sector assess trading across multiple years rather than a single quiet quarter. There is a strong used and refurbished market for generators, since diesel sets hold their value well when properly serviced, and interest in hybrid battery units is growing as festivals look to run quieter sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a range of generator sizes for different job sizes?
Yes, most lenders will finance several generator sizes on one agreement, which reflects how power hire businesses actually operate, since a single small marquee job and a festival main stage need very different set sizes. Building a range from a small silent unit up to a large towable generator lets you cover more bookings without turning work away, and lenders assess the whole fleet purchase together rather than requiring separate agreements for each set size.
How does seasonal demand affect event generator finance?
Power hire is one of the most seasonal parts of the events sector, with demand concentrated from spring to early autumn and a much quieter winter. Lenders who understand the sector typically review several years of accounts to see that pattern rather than judging the business on winter trading, and repayments can often be structured to be lighter outside the peak season. A forward diary of confirmed festival and event bookings supports the application.
Can I finance a hybrid battery and generator power unit?
Yes, hybrid units that pair a battery pack with a smaller generator are financed in the same way as a standard diesel set, usually on hire purchase or finance lease. They tend to cost more than an equivalent purely diesel set, so the deposit and monthly payment are proportionately higher, but many power hire operators are adding one or two hybrid units to their fleet to meet festivals that specify quieter or lower-emission power on site.
What deposit do I need to finance an event generator?
Hire purchase deposits are typically 10 to 20% of the generator price, whether you are buying a single small silent set or a large towable unit. Finance lease and operating lease agreements usually require no deposit. Because generators range widely in value, from a few thousand pounds for a small unit to tens of thousands for a large towable set, the deposit amount varies a great deal across a typical fleet purchase.
Is there a used market for event generators?
Yes, diesel generators are mechanically straightforward and well understood by lenders, so there is an active trade in used and refurbished sets between power hire companies. A well-serviced generator holds its value reasonably well over its working life, and financing used equipment works on the same hire purchase and lease basis as new, provided the set has a clear service history and passes a condition check.

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