Spread the cost of marine deck cranes from £15,000 to £120,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.
Yes, marine cranes 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 £15,000 to £120,000, and most deals are written over 24–84 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
£15k – £120k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £50k
Rates From
5.2% APR
Your estimate
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £45,000: a 10% deposit of £4,500, then 48 monthly payments of £949 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £50,052, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 Tonne Folding Hydraulic Deck Crane (spec class) | £18,000 – £32,000 | Compact Folding Deck Crane |
| 5 Tonne Hydraulic Deck Crane (spec class) | £30,000 – £55,000 | Mid-Capacity Deck Crane |
| 10 Tonne Telescopic Deck Crane (spec class) | £50,000 – £85,000 | Telescopic Deck Crane |
| 16 Tonne+ Offshore Support Crane (spec class) | £75,000 – £120,000 | High-Capacity Offshore Crane |
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Check EligibilityMarine cranes used for business qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to £1,000,000. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances on the crane; lease payments are generally deductible in full against profits.
Marine deck cranes are bought by workboat and offshore support operators, marina and harbour authorities, and fish farm and aquaculture businesses handling cargo, gear or stores at sea or dockside. Where a crane is being fitted to a coded vessel, the added weight and lifting capacity form part of the vessel's stability and load assessment, so a certifying authority may need to review the installation alongside the crane manufacturer's certification. A crane fitted to a mobile vessel carries the same jurisdictional and recovery caution as the vessel itself in a lender's eyes, whereas a dockside or quay-mounted crane is treated more like fixed industrial lifting equipment. Load testing certificates and service history have a bigger bearing on used value than the crane's age.
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