Spread the cost of a two post vehicle lift from £2,000 to £15,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, two post lifts 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 £2,000 to £15,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 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
£2k – £15k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for < £8k
Rates From
5.3% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical two post lift price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £4,500: a 10% deposit of £450, then 48 monthly payments of £95 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £5,010, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Two Post Lift (4.0t) | £2,500 – £5,000 | Symmetric Two Post |
| Boston Asymmetric Two Post Lift | £3,000 – £5,500 | Asymmetric Two Post |
| Hofmann Two Post Lift (4.2t) | £3,200 – £6,000 | Symmetric Two Post |
| Two Post Lift Twin Package (x2) | £6,000 – £11,000 | Two-Bay Package |
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A two post lift 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. Because a two post lift is bolted to the floor rather than built into the structure, it is treated for tax purposes as equipment rather than as part of the building.
Two post lifts are the most common lift format in independent garages and fast-fit centres because they give full access underneath a vehicle while taking up a relatively small footprint compared with a four post lift. Asymmetric designs, where the arms are angled to balance the vehicle's weight and improve door clearance, are generally preferred over symmetric designs for general repair work, while symmetric lifts remain common for wider commercial vehicle bays. A well-maintained two post lift has a long working life, and replacement is typically driven by wear in the arms, locking mechanism or hydraulics after years of daily use rather than by a fixed replacement cycle, alongside LOLER thorough examination results flagging a fault that is uneconomic to repair.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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