Equipment Financing Blog
Plain-English guides to financing the trucks and machines that keep businesses running.
Buying TipsFinance Equipment From Facebook Marketplace or CraigslistHow lenders finance equipment found on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist: title, lien payoff, VIN checks, scams, and payments on a $24,900 dump truck.Read the guide 
Financing BasicsSection 179 for Work Trucks in 2026: Dump, Tow and Vac TrucksCan you write off a dump truck, tow truck or vacuum truck in 2026? The Section 179 limits from the IRS, which work trucks qualify, the December 31 placed-in-service deadline, and how it works when you finance or lease.
Buying TipsHow to Finance Equipment Bought at AuctionAs of October 2026, auctions want payment in 2 to 7 days. See deadlines, buyer fees and card limits at Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, GovDeals and Purple Wave.
ConstructionHeavy Equipment Financing for Construction ContractorsHeavy equipment financing for contractors: how to finance construction equipment, used machine loans, how long terms run and what lenders look at.
Directional DrillsDirectional Drill Financing: How to Finance an HDD RigDirectional drill financing for HDD contractors: how to finance an HDD rig plus rods, tooling and mud systems, what lenders review, and used drill checks.
Financing BasicsEquipment Leasing vs Financing: Should You Lease or Buy?Equipment leasing vs financing compared: lease vs loan ownership, $1 buyout and FMV leases, whether financing is cheaper, and how to choose for your work.
HydrovacHydrovac Truck Financing: How to Finance a Hydro ExcavatorHydrovac truck financing for contractors: how to finance a hydro excavation truck, what drives hydrovac truck cost, what lenders review and used unit checks.
ManufacturingCNC Machine Financing and Manufacturing Equipment LoansCNC machine financing and manufacturing equipment financing: loan and lease options, used CNC machine checks, what lenders review, and install planning.- Buying TipsUsed Equipment Financing: Should You Buy New or Used?Used equipment financing and new vs used equipment: how lenders view each, how long used equipment can be financed, and what to check before you buy.
PackagingPackaging Equipment Financing for Fillers and Shrink WrappersPackaging equipment financing for shrink wrap machines, fillers, cappers and case packers: what drives packaging machine cost and what lenders review.
Buying TipsPrivate Party Equipment Financing and Auction PurchasesPrivate party equipment financing and auction financing: buying from a private seller, title and lien checks, inspections and auction payment deadlines.
Roll-Off TrucksRoll-Off Truck Financing for a Dumpster Rental BusinessRoll-off truck financing for dumpster rental and hauling: how trucks and containers are financed, starting a roll-off business, and used truck inspections.
Tow TrucksTow Truck Financing: How to Finance a Rollback or WreckerTow truck financing explained: how to finance a tow truck, used tow truck financing, bad credit and new business questions, and what lenders review.
Vacuum TrucksVacuum Truck Financing: How to Finance a Vac or Septic TruckVacuum truck financing for septic, sewer and industrial vac trucks: how vac truck financing works, used truck checks, cost factors and what lenders review.
Financing BasicsEquipment Financing Requirements: What Lenders Look AtEquipment financing requirements explained: what credit score lenders want, time in business, cash flow, down payment and the documents for an equipment loan.
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