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.
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.
Typical Cost
£3k – £120k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Seasonal trading pattern assessed
Rates From
6.0% APR
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Check EligibilityOn 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.
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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Check EligibilityEvent 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.
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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