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Forklift Finance

Spread the cost of forklifts from £8,000 to £80,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance — compare rates from 40+ lenders.

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Typical cost range
£8,000 – £80,000
Average: £25,000
Finance available
HP · Lease · Refinance
From 5.0% APR
Approval speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £30k

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Finance Options for Forklifts

Hire Purchase (HP)
RateFrom 5.5% APR
Term12–60 months
Deposit10–20%
OwnershipYours at the end
Best for: Businesses wanting to own the forklift outright
Finance Lease
RateFrom 5.0% APR
Term12–60 months
DepositNone required
OwnershipReturn or buy (balloon payment)
Best for: Tax-efficient — claim 100% of payments against profit
Operating Lease
RateFrom 5.8% APR
Term24–48 months
DepositNone required
OwnershipReturn at end
Best for: Includes maintenance options. Off balance sheet.

Popular Forklift Models & Costs

Toyota Tonero 2.5t£22,000 – £32,000Counterbalance Forklift
Linde H30D£28,000 – £40,000Diesel Counterbalance
Jungheinrich EFG 220£25,000 – £38,000Electric Counterbalance
Hyster H3.0FT£24,000 – £35,000LPG Counterbalance

Tax Benefits of Forklift Finance

Forklifts qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full purchase cost from taxable profits in year one — up to £1,000,000. HP agreements allow capital allowances. Lease payments are typically fully deductible from profits as a business expense.

UK Forklift Market

Over 30,000 new forklifts are sold annually in the UK. The UK forklift market is worth £1.8bn including rentals and service. Electric forklifts now account for over 65% of new forklift sales in the UK, up from 40% five years ago.

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