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Yes, tow tractors 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 £45,000, and most deals are written over 24–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£15k – £45k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.1% APR
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £25,000: a 10% deposit of £2,500, then 48 monthly payments of £527 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £27,796, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tow Tractor | £15,000 – £24,000 | Industrial/Warehouse Tow Tractor |
| Linde P-Series Tow Tractor | £16,000 – £26,000 | Industrial Tow Tractor |
| Charlatte Electric Tow Tractor | £18,000 – £28,000 | Industrial/Airside Tow Tractor |
| TLD JET Electric Baggage Tug | £30,000 – £45,000 | Airport-Spec Baggage Tug |
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Check EligibilityTow tractors qualify as plant and machinery, so the Annual Investment Allowance lets you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in year one, up to £1,000,000. VAT on hire purchase is generally due upfront and reclaimed on your next return if you're VAT-registered; on finance lease or contract hire it's charged on the rentals instead, which suits operators building up a small fleet of tugs across a warehouse or airside operation.
Tow tractors are bought by warehouse and distribution operators moving trailers and dollies between loading bays, and by airports and ground handling companies moving baggage carts and equipment airside, where a dedicated airside driving permit is required in addition to the vehicle itself. Electric models are now the standard choice in both settings, since they run indoors and airside without exhaust emissions and are generally quieter than a diesel equivalent. Buyers often specify capacity (towing weight) carefully against the heaviest load the tug will realistically pull, since underspecifying capacity is a common and costly mistake.
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