Crane Finance in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth
- Asset Finance Partners
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Cranes are critical lifting assets across construction, infrastructure, mining, industrial projects, ports, energy, and major civil works. From tower cranes on high-rise developments to mobile cranes on infrastructure projects, cranes play a central role in site safety, lifting precision, project timelines, and overall productivity.
Asset Finance Partners specialises in crane finance across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, helping contractors and operators purchase, upgrade, or expand crane fleets without large upfront capital outlay. Our tailored asset-finance solutions allow businesses to deploy high-value lifting equipment while preserving cash flow and supporting long-term growth.
Why Finance a Crane?
Cranes are among the most expensive and revenue-critical assets in the construction and industrial sectors. Purchase costs typically range from $250,000 to $20,000,000+, depending on crane type, lifting capacity, reach, and specifications.
Financing a crane instead of paying cash allows businesses to:
Preserve working capital for labour, fuel, and materials
Match repayments to project and contract revenue
Take on larger or more complex lifting projects
Upgrade older cranes to meet safety and compliance standards
Expand fleet capacity without liquidity pressure
Reduce downtime through newer, more reliable equipment
Access potential tax benefits (where eligible)
For contractors, crane asset finance is often the only practical way to scale safely and competitively.
Cranes and Lifting Equipment We Finance
Asset Finance Partners arranges finance for a wide range of cranes and heavy lifting equipment, including:
Mobile cranes
All-terrain cranes
Rough terrain cranes
Crawler cranes
Tower cranes
Truck-mounted cranes
City and compact cranes
Port and industrial cranes
Mining and heavy-lift cranes
New and used cranes
Finance can often include jibs, winches, counterweights, spreader beams, lifting accessories, transport, rigging equipment, and safety systems within the same facility.
Crane Finance in Sydney
Sydney’s high-density construction market relies heavily on cranes for commercial towers, residential developments, infrastructure upgrades, and major civil projects.
Asset Finance Partners provides crane finance in Sydney for:
Commercial builders
Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors
Crane hire companies
Infrastructure and civil contractors
We regularly assist with:
Mobile and tower crane purchases
Fleet expansion
Long-term project deployments
Crane Finance in Melbourne
Melbourne’s large-scale infrastructure pipeline and high-rise construction sector drive strong demand for modern, compliant crane fleets.
We arrange crane finance in Melbourne for operators working across:
Transport infrastructure
High-rise residential and commercial builds
Industrial and logistics developments
Our finance solutions support both independent crane operators and large fleet owners across Victoria.
Crane Finance in Brisbane
Brisbane’s growing construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors rely on cranes for commercial developments, road upgrades, and regional projects.
Asset Finance Partners provides crane finance in Brisbane for:
Construction contractors
Crane hire businesses
Civil and infrastructure operators
Including support for multi-site and regional Queensland projects.
Crane Finance in Perth
Perth and Western Australia represent one of Australia’s largest crane markets due to mining, oil & gas, ports, energy, and regional infrastructure projects.
We provide crane finance in Perth for:
Mining contractors
Heavy-lift specialists
Port and industrial operators
Regional and remote projects
WA-based clients often benefit from our experience financing high-hour, heavy-duty and remote-site crane assets.
Crane Finance Options Available
Asset Finance Partners structures crane finance based on crane type, utilisation, and contract profile. Common options include:
Chattel Mortgage – ownership from day one with GST claimed upfront (where eligible)
Finance Lease – lower repayments with upgrade flexibility
Operating Lease – suitable for contract-based or project-specific use
Hire Purchase – fixed repayments with ownership at the end
Both new and used cranes may be eligible, subject to lender and asset criteria.
Finance Amounts and Terms
Typical crane finance structures include:
Finance amounts from $250,000 to $20,000,000+
Terms typically 3 to 10 years
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments
Balloon or residual options available
Fleet and multi-crane facilities supported
Early payout options with many lenders
Approvals are often fast for established contractors with contract visibility and trading history.
Safety, Compliance and Project Performance
Modern cranes offer advanced load monitoring, stability systems, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced operator safety features. Many operators upgrade cranes to meet evolving compliance standards and reduce operational risk.
Asset finance allows contractors to deploy compliant, high-performance cranes immediately while spreading costs over time. In many cases, increased lift capacity, higher utilisation, and reduced downtime help offset repayments.
Why Choose Asset Finance Partners
Asset Finance Partners is an independent asset-finance specialist with access to lenders experienced in:
Crane and heavy-lift finance
Construction and civil plant
Mining and infrastructure equipment
High-value asset funding
Our clients benefit from:
Competitive interest rates
Flexible approval structures
Lenders familiar with crane operations
Fast turnaround times
Practical, contractor-focused advice
We understand project timelines, contract cycles, and the importance of reliable lifting equipment.
Get Crane Finance Across Australia
If you’re purchasing a crane, upgrading your fleet, or expanding lifting capacity, don’t let capital constraints limit your projects.
Asset Finance Partners provides crane finance in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, tailored to construction, civil, mining, infrastructure and heavy-lift operators.
Apply today or request a callback to discuss the right asset-finance solution for your crane investment.
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