Finance question
Can I finance a telehandler?
Yes. A telehandler is a strong asset-finance candidate because it holds value and is in constant demand on construction sites and farms. New or used, it can be funded up to $500,000 with low-doc options, secured by the machine, and often approved in 24 to 48 hours.
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The short answer
High-demand gear, straightforward to fund
A telehandler lifts loads to height and reach that a forklift cannot, which is why builders, formwork crews, roofers and farmers all rely on them. That constant demand and a strong resale market make the machine solid security, so lenders are comfortable funding it. New off the dealer floor or a well-kept used unit, the telehandler itself carries the loan.
Because it is asset-secured, many telehandler deals settle low-doc or no-doc on your ABN and the supplier quote, without full financials. A single unit sits comfortably within the $500,000 equipment-finance ceiling, and a clean deal can move from quote to approval in 24 to 48 hours. Age and hours on a used machine can steer which lender fits, but they rarely stop the deal.
Ventas is a broker, not a lender. We place your telehandler across 40+ lenders and match it to the one whose appetite suits the machine, your trade and your profile. There is no upfront fee to you. The lender pays us on settlement, so our role is to structure the finance and advocate for your approval.
Do you qualify?
What makes a telehandler deal fundable.
The telehandler itself
New or used, the machine becomes the security.
An active ABN
Builders, farmers and hire companies all qualify.
Attachments too
Forks, buckets and jibs can often be bundled in.
A real use
Construction, formwork, roofing, agriculture or hire.
Why telehandlers finance well
Holds its value
Strong resale and steady demand make lenders comfortable with the security.
Asset-secured
The machine carries the risk, so low-doc and no-doc structures work.
One-unit ticket
A single telehandler sits well within the $500,000 equipment ceiling.
A real example
A formwork contractor needs a used telehandler at about $95,000 to service a run of mid-rise jobs. Funded low-doc on the machine as security, no financials required, approved inside two days so the unit was on the first site that week rather than hired at day rates. Illustrative only.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance a used telehandler?
Yes. Used telehandlers finance well. Age and hours can affect which lender fits, but a sound machine is strong security.
Can I get pre-approval before I choose a machine?
Often yes. Pre-approval lets you shop with a known budget, then settle quickly once you find the right telehandler, subject to lender assessment.
Do I need financials?
Often no. Many telehandler deals settle low-doc or no-doc on your ABN and the machine as security.
Can attachments be included?
Usually yes. Forks, buckets and jibs bought with the machine can often be bundled into the one facility, subject to lender assessment.