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Mortiser Finance

Spread the cost of a chisel or chain mortiser from £800 to £15,000 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a mortiser?

Yes, mortisers 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 £800 to £15,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 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

£800 – £15k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Same-day for < £8k

Rates From

5.3% APR

What would a mortiser cost per month?

£4,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 5.9% APR
Term
12–60 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Workshops wanting to own the mortiser outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 5.3% APR
Term
12–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax-efficient, claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 6.1% APR
Term
24–48 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Add mortising capacity without a large upfront outlay. Off balance sheet.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £4,000: a 10% deposit of £400, then 48 monthly payments of £84 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £4,432, 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
Axminster Workshop AW16BM benchtop morticer £800 – £1,500 Benchtop Chisel Morticer
Used Wadkin/Startrite chain mortiser £1,200 – £3,000 Reconditioned Chain Mortiser
Hollow-chisel mortiser (Axminster Trade/SCM class) £2,500 – £6,000 Floor-Standing Mortiser
Twin-head mortising machine (production class) £6,000 – £15,000 Production Mortiser

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Tax benefits

Mortisers qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in year one, up to £1,000,000. HP agreements allow capital allowances. Lease payments are fully deductible.

Market context

Mortisers are bought by joiners, staircase makers and furniture makers cutting mortise-and-tenon joints for doors, frames and cabinet work at a pace hand chiselling cannot match. Because a mortiser is often a lower-cost addition compared with a tenoner or spindle moulder, it is sometimes bought outright, but finance remains common when it is purchased as part of a wider joinery line so everything sits on the same monthly payment. Replacement is generally driven by wanting a twin-head machine, a longer stroke, or a chain rather than chisel action for faster deep mortises, rather than the machine wearing out. Chisel and chain mortisers from Axminster, Wadkin and Startrite have a healthy UK used market, and lenders will fund a used machine, usually over a shorter term than new. Chisels and chains are a recurring consumable cost, and chip extraction at the cutting point is a legal requirement in UK workshops handling wood waste.

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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 mortiser?
Yes. Chisel and chain mortisers from Axminster, Wadkin and Startrite are widely available second-hand and lenders will finance them, typically over a shorter term than for a new machine. These are mechanically simple machines with few wearing parts beyond the chisel or chain and drive belts, so a well-maintained older mortiser is usually straightforward to get approved for finance. Ask the supplier whether the chisels or chain have been recently replaced, as this is a simple way to gauge how heavily the machine has been used.
What deposit is typical for mortiser finance?
For hire purchase, most lenders ask for a 10–20% deposit. Finance leases and operating leases can often be arranged with no deposit at all, which suits smaller-value mortiser purchases bought alongside a tenoner or spindle moulder as part of a joinery line upgrade. A larger deposit reduces the monthly payment but is rarely essential given the machine's relatively modest cost.
Is it worth financing a mortiser given the lower cost compared with other joinery machines?
Financing a lower-cost machine like a mortiser on its own is a decision that comes down to how the business prefers to manage cash flow, and some buyers do simply pay cash for it. Where a mortiser is bought as part of a wider equipment purchase, such as alongside a tenoner or panel saw, including it on the same finance agreement is straightforward and keeps everything under one payment.
How quickly can I get mortiser finance?
Most applications are approved within 24–48 hours, and for deals under £8,000, same-day approval is common because the machine is easy for a lender to value. Twin-head production mortisers with a bespoke specification may take slightly longer while the lender confirms the full machine details with the supplier. Having a clear supplier quote to hand at the point of application is the main thing that keeps a straightforward deal moving at that pace.

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