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Equipment finance, explained

Independent guides on how to rent, lease or finance industrial and maritime equipment — so you can compare options and choose the model that fits your cash flow.

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Financing models

Rental, leasing, hybrid and outright purchase — how each affects cost, cash flow and your balance sheet.

Financing modelsEquipment Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): What to IncludeThe purchase price is the smallest part of what equipment costs. Here is every component that belongs in a total cost of ownership calculation, and why.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Financing models10 Questions to Ask Before Signing an Equipment LeaseAn equipment lease is a multi-year commitment. These ten questions surface the costs and terms that quotes tend to bury before you sign anything.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Financing modelsHow Equipment Rental Rates Are CalculatedRental rates are not random. They track the value of the machine, how it is used, and how long you keep it. Understand the structure and you negotiate from a stronger position.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Financing models7 Equipment Financing Mistakes That Cost SMEs MoneyMost equipment financing decisions go wrong for the same handful of reasons. Here are seven mistakes that quietly drain cash, and the questions that stop them.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Financing modelsEquipment Financing Terms: A Plain-English GlossaryEquipment financing comes wrapped in jargon. Here are the twelve terms you actually need, each defined in plain language for procurement and finance teams.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Financing modelsWhat Is Lease-to-Own (Hybrid) Equipment Financing?Lease-to-own sits between renting and buying: you pay monthly and own the machine at the end. Here is how the structure works and when it is the right call.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read Financing modelsOff-Balance-Sheet Equipment Financing and IFRS 16, ExplainedIFRS 16 pulled most leases onto the balance sheet. Here is what still counts as off-balance-sheet for equipment, and why it matters for your borrowing capacity.May 26, 2026 · 2 min read Financing modelsOperating Lease vs Finance Lease: What Actually DiffersThe label on a lease decides where the equipment lands on your accounts and who carries the risk of it. Here is how operating and finance leases actually differ.May 19, 2026 · 3 min read Financing modelsRent, Lease or Finance Equipment: Which Model Fits Your Business?Renting, leasing and financing each solve a different problem. This guide breaks down the real trade-offs in cost, cash flow and balance-sheet treatment so you can match the model to the job.May 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Equipment guides

How to size, spec and source the right machine — cranes, excavators, access platforms, generators and more.

Equipment guidesWheel Loader Sizing GuideMatch a wheel loader to your job using bucket capacity, weight, material density, loading height and site access.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Equipment guidesTypes of Cranes and What Each Is ForThe main crane types explained in plain terms, with the job each one is built for.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Equipment guidesSite Dumper vs Dump Truck: Which for Your Site?A site dumper shuttles material around tight, rough ground; a dump truck hauls bigger loads further and onto the road. Choose on payload, terrain and how far the material has to travel.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Equipment guidesReach Stacker vs Forklift for Container HandlingWhen to use a reach stacker and when a forklift handles containers better - a practical comparison for port and yard operations.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Equipment guidesForklift Types and How to ChooseCounterbalance, reach truck, rough-terrain, telehandler, pallet truck and container handler all move loads, but they are built for different sites. Here is how to pick.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Equipment guidesExcavator Attachments and What They DoOne excavator can dig, break, drill, grade, sort and crush once you fit the right attachment. Here is what each tool does and when to put it on.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Equipment guidesEquipment Pre-Hire Inspection ChecklistBefore you sign for a hired machine, work through this checklist: documents, hours, fluids, tyres, safety devices, controls, attachments and a photographed damage record.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Equipment guidesCrawler Crane vs Mobile Crane: Which Should You Use?A practical comparison of crawler and mobile cranes so site and procurement leaders can match the machine to the job.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Equipment guidesAir Compressor Sizing Guide: CFM and PressureSize a compressor on two numbers: the air flow your tools draw and the pressure they need. Add up simultaneous demand, allow for duty cycle and altitude, then add headroom.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Equipment guidesTypes of Aerial Work Platforms ExplainedScissor lifts, boom lifts, mast lifts, spider lifts and truck-mounted platforms each suit a different job. Here is what separates them and when to pick each one.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Equipment guidesTelehandler Guide: Choosing the Right Machine and How to Access OneA telehandler is the Swiss-army machine of a site: lift, reach and place loads where a forklift or crane cannot. Choosing one comes down to height, capacity and reach.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read Equipment guidesGenerator Sizing Guide: What kVA Do You Need?Pick a generator that is too small and it trips; too big and you waste fuel and money. Sizing comes down to your running load, starting surges and a sensible margin.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read Equipment guidesBoom Lift vs Scissor Lift: Which Aerial Platform Do You Need?Both lift you up, but they solve different problems. A scissor lift goes straight up; a boom lift reaches up and over. Here is how to choose between them.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read Equipment guidesHow to Choose a Tower Crane: Capacity, Reach and CostPicking a tower crane comes down to four numbers and one decision about ownership. This guide walks through capacity, reach, height and how to access the machine.May 8, 2026 · 2 min read Equipment guidesExcavator Size Guide: Matching the Machine to the JobExcavators run from under a tonne to a hundred. Choosing the right class is about dig depth, site access and transport as much as raw power. Here is how to size one.Apr 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Maritime & industrial

Sector playbooks for shipyards, ports and industrial SMEs navigating cyclical demand and fleet renewal.

Maritime & industrial9 Ways to Reduce Equipment DowntimeDowntime rarely has a single cause. It accumulates from missed services, untrained operators, missing parts and slow supplier response. Tackle the causes in order and availability climbs.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Maritime & industrialManaging Seasonal Equipment DemandDemand for equipment rarely stays flat across the year. The fleet that works is built around the principle: own the baseline you use all year, rent the peak you only need in season.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Maritime & industrial8 Ways to Improve Equipment UtilisationIdle machines burn cash quietly. Utilisation is the single number that exposes it, and a handful of disciplined tactics can move it fast.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Maritime & industrialElectric Construction Equipment: What's Available NowBattery-electric excavators, loaders, telehandlers and access platforms are on the market now. They cut emissions and noise and work indoors, but runtime and charging set the limits. Renting is the low-risk way to try them.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read Maritime & industrialConstruction Site Equipment: A Planning ChecklistMost equipment overspend on a project is decided before work starts, in the planning phase. A phase-by-phase checklist keeps the right machines on site and the wrong ones off the books.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Maritime & industrialPort Equipment Electrification: What Decarbonisation Means for Your FleetPorts are electrifying cranes, stackers and yard equipment to meet emissions rules. That shift shortens the useful life of diesel machines and changes how to own a fleet.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read Maritime & industrialShipyard Equipment: Rent, Lease or Buy in a Cyclical IndustryShipbuilding demand swings hard, and decarbonisation is rewriting which equipment stays relevant. That combination changes the maths on owning heavy machines.May 2, 2026 · 2 min read