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Sand Mixer Finance

Spread the cost of sand mixers from £10,000 to £120,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease or refinance; compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a sand mixer?

Yes, sand mixers 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 £10,000 to £120,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£10k – £120k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Same-day for < £100k

Rates From

4.5% APR

What would a sand mixer cost per month?

£35,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 4.9% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Foundries wanting to own their moulding sand preparation equipment outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 4.5% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax efficient; claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 5.2% APR
Term
24–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Off balance sheet, always current with the latest model.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £35,000: a 10% deposit of £3,500, then 48 monthly payments of £738 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £38,924, 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
Batch sand muller, small capacity £10,000 – £30,000 Batch Sand Muller (specification class)
Continuous sand mixer with sand reclamation feed £30,000 – £75,000 Continuous Sand Mixer (specification class)
High-output continuous mixer integrated with reclamation plant £75,000 – £120,000 High-Output Sand Mixer with Reclamation (specification class)

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Tax benefits

Sand mixers qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), meaning you can deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to £1,000,000 for qualifying plant and machinery. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances on the asset; lease payments are generally deducted as an operating expense.

Market context

Sand mixers and mullers are bought by sand-casting foundries to prepare green sand or chemically bonded moulding sand to a consistent specification, and are typically part of a wider mould-making line alongside a core making machine and sand reclamation plant. Furnaces and heat treatment plant are heavy, need a significant electrical supply, and often require planning or environmental permitting for emissions before the site can operate the equipment. Installation and commissioning, including the electrical infeed, foundations and any flue or abatement work, is frequently a large share of the total project cost, and is not always financeable on the same agreement as the equipment itself. A sand mixer itself is a smaller, less power-intensive purchase than a furnace, but where it's bought as part of a full mould shop upgrade, the installation, sand reclamation ducting and dust extraction can still be a significant share of the total project. Buyers finance a sand mixer because moving from batch mulling to a continuous mixer usually accompanies a wider increase in mould production capacity, and the finance is matched to the extra casting throughput the investment is expected to support. Replacement is usually driven by wanting continuous rather than batch mixing to keep pace with a moulding line, or integrating sand reclamation to reduce fresh sand consumption, rather than the mixer wearing out, since the mixing pan and blades are durable, high-wear items that are serviced rather than replaced wholesale.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a sand mixer alongside a core making machine?
Yes. Where a sand mixer is bought as part of upgrading the mould shop, it's common to finance it alongside a core making machine or sand reclamation plant on the same agreement, provided everything is itemised on the supplier's invoice. Combining the purchases onto a single invoice and a single agreement is usually simpler to administer than financing each item separately, and can also reduce the total paperwork involved.
Does finance cover sand reclamation ducting and dust extraction?
Yes, where it's itemised on the supplier or installer's invoice as part of the same project. Reclamation ducting and dust extraction are often a meaningful part of the installation cost on a continuous mixing system, so it's worth agreeing the full scope with your supplier before applying. If in doubt, ask your supplier to itemise every element of the quote clearly before you apply, since anything left off the invoice at that stage is harder to add to the agreement later.
Can I finance a used sand mixer?
Yes. Sand mixers and mullers are robust mechanical equipment, so lenders will finance used machines readily, typically up to 15 years old. The mixing pan lining and blade condition are the main wear items worth checking before you buy or finance a used unit. It's worth having photos, the serial number and any service or maintenance records ready when you apply, since this is exactly the evidence a lender looks for to support a used equipment application and can speed up the decision.
How quickly can I get sand mixer finance approved?
Most standalone sand mixer deals under £100,000 are approved within 24 to 48 hours. Where the mixer is part of a larger mould shop project including reclamation and extraction, approval typically follows the timescale of the combined deal, which can take 5-7 working days. Having your latest accounts, bank statements and a signed supplier quote ready before you apply is the single biggest factor in reaching a decision at the faster end of that timescale.

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