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Nitrogen Generator Finance

Spread the cost of a workshop nitrogen tyre inflation generator from £1,500 to £8,500 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a nitrogen generator?

Yes, nitrogen 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 £1,500 to £8,500, and most deals are written over 12–48 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

£2k – £9k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Sized to bay count and compressor capacity

Rates From

5.6% APR

What would a nitrogen generator cost per month?

£3,500
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 6.1% APR
Term
12–48 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Tyre bays wanting to own the unit outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 5.6% APR
Term
12–48 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax efficient; claim payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 6.4% APR
Term
24–36 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Suits sites offering nitrogen as an add-on service

Representative example

On a purchase price of £3,500: a 10% deposit of £350, then 48 monthly payments of £74 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £3,902, 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
Compact Nitrogen Tyre Inflation Generator £1,500 – £3,000 Compact Nitrogen Generator
Multi-Bay Nitrogen Generator with Reservoir Tank £3,500 – £6,500 Multi-Bay Nitrogen Generator
High-Output Membrane Nitrogen System £6,000 – £8,500 High-Output Nitrogen Generator

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Tax benefits

A nitrogen generator is moveable plant and machinery and generally qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance, letting the cost be deducted from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances directly; lease payments are deducted as a running cost instead.

Market context

Tyre retailers and fast-fit chains buy nitrogen generators to offer nitrogen inflation as a service alongside standard tyre fitting, and fleet workshops handling commercial and HGV tyres are also common buyers. A nitrogen generator filters compressed air through a membrane to separate out a higher concentration of nitrogen than ordinary air contains, feeding it to a dedicated tank for tyre inflation. Sizing depends on the number of bays it needs to serve and how continuously it runs, and replacement is generally driven by membrane wear and rising compressor duty as demand for the service grows.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a nitrogen generator actually do?
It draws in compressed air and passes it through a membrane that separates out a higher concentration of nitrogen than ordinary air contains, feeding the nitrogen-enriched air into a storage tank for tyre inflation. Nitrogen molecules are larger than the oxygen molecules they replace, which is why nitrogen-filled tyres are marketed as holding pressure more consistently over time than air-filled tyres, though how much difference this makes in practice depends on the tyre and the vehicle's use.
Do I need a separate compressor for a nitrogen generator?
Yes. A nitrogen generator needs a supply of compressed air to filter, so it works alongside your existing workshop compressor rather than replacing it. When sizing a generator, check its air consumption against your compressor's output to make sure it will not starve other equipment on the same air line during busy periods.
How much maintenance does a nitrogen generator need?
The membrane inside a nitrogen generator is a wearing part and its output purity gradually declines over its service life, so most suppliers recommend a replacement interval based on running hours. Filters upstream of the membrane also need periodic changing to protect it from moisture and oil carried over from the compressed air supply.
Can a nitrogen generator serve more than one bay?
Yes, larger units are built with bigger reservoir tanks and higher output specifically to serve multiple bays from one central generator, rather than fitting a separate unit at each bay. Whether a single central unit or several smaller ones suits you better depends on your site layout and how the bays are used.
How quickly can I get nitrogen generator finance?
Most applications are approved within 24 to 48 hours once a supplier quote is available. As this is often bought alongside a tyre changer and balancer, it is worth getting all three quoted together so the whole bay can be financed on one agreement.

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