Spread the cost of road sweeper trucks from £140,000 to £200,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance – compare rates from 40+ lenders.
Yes, road sweeper trucks 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 £140,000 to £200,000, and most deals are written over 36–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 48–72 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£140k – £200k
Approval Speed
48–72 hours
Same-day for < £150k
Rates From
5.0% APR
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £165,000: a 10% deposit of £16,500, then 48 monthly payments of £3,481 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £183,588, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scarab Merlin (Twin-Engine) | £140,000 – £175,000 | Twin-Engine Road Sweeper |
| Johnston VT651 (DAF Chassis) | £150,000 – £190,000 | Chassis-Mounted Road Sweeper |
| Bucher V65 (Volvo Chassis) | £155,000 – £195,000 | Chassis-Mounted Road Sweeper |
| Johnston VT801 (Scania Chassis) | £160,000 – £200,000 | Heavy Road Sweeper |
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Check EligibilityA road sweeper truck's sweeping and suction equipment is invoiced with the chassis and both qualify together as plant and machinery for the Annual Investment Allowance, so the full cost is normally deductible in year one, up to £1,000,000, though a single high-value sweeper can exceed that limit, with the balance carrying forward under normal capital allowances rules. VAT on hire purchase is generally due upfront on the full invoice; finance lease or contract hire spreads it across the rentals instead, which matters given how high the combined chassis and sweeping body cost runs.
Road sweeper trucks are bought by local authority highways and street cleansing departments and the private contractors who deliver these services under contract, and are specified as a full chassis with a dedicated sweeping, brushing, and suction body rather than a lighter pavement sweeper. Many chassis-mounted sweepers use a second, independent engine to power the sweeping equipment, which is a major factor in servicing costs and in a used sweeper's valuation. Replacement is usually driven by the condition of the sweeping and suction system and by contract requirements around vehicle age and emissions standards as much as by chassis mileage.
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