A fleet ready to follow the work.

How MFG, HRV Earthmoving and its equipment suppliers coordinated older-machine sales with finance for a newer Caterpillar fleet.

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HRV Earthmoving

Replace the machine. Keep the work moving.

Rob and Claire Harvey own and run HRV Earthmoving near Bairnsdale in Gippsland. The business provides civil and earthmoving wet hire, road construction and maintenance, and rural and agricultural property work for councils and private clients. Its team is generally five to ten people, depending on the jobs underway.

Rob and James talking at HRV’s property
An introduction in person

A handshake before the first deal

Guy Rennick at RDW Machinery introduced Rob to MFG. Rob had worked loyally with another broker for years. As that broker approached retirement, Rob was open to meeting someone who could support the next stage of the fleet. James flew to Brisbane when Rob was inspecting a machine at RDW. They met face to face, shook hands and had lunch with Guy at the Breakfast Creek Hotel. Rob could decide for himself whether James understood the business and was someone he wanted to work with.

Caterpillar grader at HRV Earthmoving
The fleet review

Map the fleet before replacing it

MFG reviewed HRV’s equipment and the finance behind it: which machines sat with which lenders, the commitments remaining and where capacity or existing-client approval pathways might be available. Those pathways always depend on lender policy and the particular transaction.

Some older graders, excavators and dozers were nearing the hours at which Rob preferred to sell before major maintenance became likely. The fleet review helped Rob decide which machines to retain, which to market and what a replacement would cost to finance before a working asset left the job.

Caterpillar grader working on a Victorian earthmoving site
Coordinated changeover

Sell the old machine with the new one in view

Rob, James and Guy worked through a staged replacement plan. Guy could market an outgoing machine through RDW Machinery while James prepared the finance request for its replacement. They coordinated the expected sale, new-machine order, approval and settlement as closely as the transactions allowed.

That planning reduced the risk of selling a productive machine before replacement finance was understood, or carrying both machines longer than necessary. Some replacements came new through Caterpillar channels and others through Guy at RDW. Much of the resulting earthmoving fleet carries Trimble GPS equipment. Warranty support applies to particular new machines, not the entire fleet.

HRV team and equipment representatives inspecting the Caterpillar grader
Finance around the business

Keep the numbers and the next contract close

James works with HRV’s accountant Brooke, based in Maffra, to keep current with the business’s results. Reviewing financials regularly gives Rob and Brooke a practical view of how a major bank may assess serviceability and the next equipment request before a purchase becomes urgent.

Much of the fleet replacement has been funded through major banks where HRV’s position and the assets supported the applications. The value is in seeing the outgoing plant, the new order, commitments, lender capacity and the work it needs to perform together. Pricing and approvals remain specific to each deal.

The fleet needs to be ready to move and reliable when a contract takes it a long way from Bairnsdale. HRV has its own Kenworth prime mover and Freightmore drop-deck trailer to transport plant, plus work vehicles for its people. MFG has helped arrange finance as those changing equipment requirements arose.

Map the fleet before the trade.

Know each machine’s finance position and the capacity that may be available for its replacement.

Coordinate the sale and delivery.

Work with the dealer so outgoing equipment and its replacement move at sensible times.

Keep the wider business in view.

Review current financials and lender capacity before the next job or machine creates an urgent deadline.

Ready to renew your fleet without stopping the work?

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Three visitors with HRV’s Caterpillar grader near Bairnsdale

Any make. Any model. Equipment for your fleet.

MFG can help finance any earthmoving or mining asset in your fleet, from small machines to large production equipment.

The machine and the attachments

GPS and machine control, blades, rippers, stick rakes, spears, hammers, tilt rotators, grabs, upgraded buckets and other aftermarket attachments.

Dealer, private sale or auction. New or used, any age or condition, run the purchase past us. We’ll assess the equipment and lender options with you.

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Get to know who you’re working with

Deal directly with James Allan and Daniel Salajan. With 35 years of combined experience across bank credit and broking, we help business owners finance the next purchase and plan for the fleet beyond it.

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See what a considered fleet plan can make possible.

When experience matters, see how we have worked with the people behind the equipment.

KBH Earthmoving team and equipment66+ equipment purchases to scale a family business.See more

KBH Earthmoving

The fleet plan in brief

  • Started with a used Cat grader in 2022 and grew into a whole-fleet finance relationship.
  • Mapped existing lender exposure and capacity before the next machine was needed.
  • Supported equipment purchases as the business expanded its civil fleet and concrete capability.
James Allan and Anthony Goetsch discussing KBH’s equipmentKBH mobile concrete batching plant and agitator truck
Crezzco team and equipmentFunding an acquisition and a new quarry contract.See more

Crezzco

The fleet plan in brief

  • Reviewed the equipment debt inside a business acquisition, rather than treating the fleet as one funding decision.
  • Arranged roughly $2 million for crusher and screener equipment to support new quarry work.
  • Considered lender spread and future capacity as the haulage and quarry operation developed.
James and Jesse reviewing the operationCrusher and screener plant processing quarry material
LEH Equipment team and equipmentFrom start-up to three dozers in three years.See more

LEH Equipment

The fleet plan in brief

  • Assessed the first D3 against Brock’s existing business and the hire work he expected it to win.
  • Considered specialist attachments and the next purchases as the business found new markets.
  • Built lender history while keeping other funding options available for future equipment.
James Allan speaking with Brock HarveyBrock and James beside LEH equipment
Tumeke Civil team and equipmentSeven new Kobelcos to update an ageing fleet.See more

Tumeke Civil

The fleet plan in brief

  • Mapped the debt, payouts and trade values on the existing excavators before choosing replacements.
  • Coordinated a staged rollout with Brisvegas Machinery, including GPS and attachments where required.
  • Timed trades and new deliveries so the fleet could keep working while older machines were replaced.
Tumeke Civil at workTony Rore and James Allan beside a new Tumeke Civil Kobelco
Mineral Mining Services team and equipmentMore than 200 civil and mining assets financed over 10 years.See more

Mineral Mining Services

The fleet plan in brief

  • Started with a water cart in 2016 and a clear schedule of the fleet and existing finance.
  • Established an initial $1.8 million master limit as the purchase program grew.
  • Now manages $50 million in master limits, with lender placement planned around larger purchases and future tenders.
MMS and MFG representatives at the mining operationMMS mining dump truck on site
HRV Earthmoving team and equipmentGraders, dozers, utes and a float with major banks.See more

HRV Earthmoving

The fleet plan in brief

  • Reviewed the fleet, existing repayments and available lender capacity.
  • Coordinated older-machine sales with RDW and finance for newer Caterpillar equipment.
  • Planned the changeovers around working machines and contracts across Victoria and Western Australia.
Rob and James talking at HRV’s propertyTwo members of the HRV team beside a Caterpillar grader

More about MFG Finance.

HRV’s fleet renewal shows how we plan the finance around existing equipment, replacement timing and the work ahead.

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Buying through a dealer, privately or at auction?

We work with business operators Australia-wide. Bring us the machine, the seller and the purchase timing.

HRV grader and visitors discussing the machine

New or used through a dealer

Bring us the machine, supplier quote and delivery timing. We can assess the equipment and proposed fit-out together. Older machines are welcome for assessment too.

Buying from a private seller

We liaise with your vendor on the paperwork the lender needs and manage the finance through to settlement, including payment to the seller.

Buying at auction

Speak with us before bidding. We work through the machine, auction terms and funding approval so you understand your purchasing budget and settlement requirements.

equipment working through earth at a mine site

Still shopping? Start with a pre-approval.

You can start the finance conversation before choosing the final machine. We can assess your position and establish a budget to shop within, subject to lender and asset conditions.

Buying at auction? Organise finance before bidding, so you understand the funding amount, conditions and settlement deadline.

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Brokers who go beyond the approval

A well prepared credit case, a clear view of capacity and a plan for the equipment you’ll need next.

Business owner to business owner

We’re an owner-led boutique brokerage without a sales team, sales KPIs or targets. We consult directly with business owners, taking the time to understand the machinery, the business and what comes next.

We see opportunities others miss

James and Dan have worked in bank credit and broking. We review the financials, existing debt and supporting information before approaching lenders, and work with you and your advisers to explain material entries or changes clearly. A well prepared application gives lenders a fairer picture of the business.

Your approval today shapes your next move

We map fleet debt, lender exposures and available capacity between lenders. Deposits, repayments, balloons and replacement timing are considered together, so this equipment purchase keeps your future equipment needs in view.

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Mining and quarry team overlooking crusher and screener equipment

With you from the first asset to a major fleet.

The first working asset.

Funding the machine that gets the business moving, with the work and repayment capacity in view.

A fleet taking shape.

Planning equipment for new contracts, replacement purchases and the next stage of growth.

Multiple assets.

Coordinating lender exposure, fleet debt and annual funding capacity so the next move has room.

Finance for the purchase, the fleet and the business.

From an urgent acquisition to a planned fleet renewal, we match the funding approach to your timing and the wider debt position.

Working equipment fleet on site

Traditional full doc finance

Using your last two years of financials and recent reporting, we prepare a thorough application for major banks and specialist equipment finance lenders. We explain the business, the purchase and the numbers behind it.

Low doc finance

Available when an urgent approval or settlement leaves little time for a full financial submission. We use low doc options selectively and preserve that capacity for the moments you need it, subject to lender criteria.

Master limits

An annually reviewed ceiling for individual equipment acquisitions throughout the year, typically from $1 million to $50 million. For growing fleets, an agreed limit brings clearer visibility to funding capacity. Each purchase remains subject to the facility’s terms and lender requirements.

Business lending

Debtor finance, overdrafts, term loans and other commercial facilities can support the business around the fleet. We consider cash flow, existing security and equipment commitments together, then work with suitable business lenders and bankers.

Trade old fleet for new

Know what every machine owes and what can be traded towards new equipment. We map payouts, trade values and replacement plans, including assets with existing debt, and coordinate supplier timing so the funding and fleet rollout work together.

Refinancing and consolidation

Rapid growth can leave debt scattered across lenders or facilities that no longer suit. We assess restructuring with one or several lenders to release capacity where possible, improve the debt arrangement and reopen funding lines, accounting for payouts, costs and available security. Adjusting the term and repayment structure may also soften monthly repayments and ease cash flow pressure; a longer term can increase the total interest paid.

Talk through the right approach
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Run the numbers to plan your next move

See how term, rate, balloon and payment timing change the monthly commitment.

Equipment loan

Adjust the figures to explore a scenario.

Term 60 months
Balloon 0%
Payment timing
Estimated monthly repayment$7,011.62Payments in arrears
Total repaid, including balloon$420,697.14
Estimated interest$70,697.14
Balloon at end of term$0.00
Amount financedInterest

Illustration only. Assumes a fixed nominal annual rate divided into monthly periods, level monthly payments and a balloon due at the end. Excludes fees, taxes and insurance. In advance means the first repayment is made at the start. This is not a lender quote.

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MFG is directly accredited with all major banks, alongside an extensive panel of non-bank, specialist and private lenders.

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  • Never lost a lender accreditation
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  • No shared commissions or kickbacks with referrers
  • No upfront establishment fees; we’re paid by lenders
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Frequently asked questions.

Why work with MFG for equipment finance?

You deal directly with James or Dan. We have worked inside credit, so we look at how a lender will assess the business as well as the equipment. The aim is to fund this purchase without losing sight of the next one.

Do you charge an upfront fee?

We do not charge an upfront brokerage establishment fee. We are paid by lenders when a transaction settles. If a lender has its own fees, we will show you those in the proposed terms before you commit.

What kinds of equipment can you finance?

We work with commercial equipment and business vehicles across earthmoving, mining, transport, agriculture, manufacturing, aviation and other heavy industries. New, used, single assets and whole fleets are all worth a conversation. We do not arrange personal car loans.

Can you finance used or older equipment?

Often, yes. Age alone does not decide it. The lender will also look at the equipment type, condition, hours or kilometres, value and how the business will use it. Tell us what you are considering before you lock in a short settlement date.

What if I am buying privately, at auction or interstate?

Those purchases can be financed, but the paperwork and timing matter. We may need to check ownership, identification, condition, value and how payment will be made. Auction deadlines in particular can be tight, so involve us early.

How quickly can finance be approved?

It depends on the business, the equipment, the lender and whether the information is ready. A straightforward repeat purchase may move quickly; a larger or more involved transaction needs more work. Give us the deadline and we will tell you what is realistic.

What interest rate will I get?

There is no one rate that fits every purchase. The lender, business profile, equipment, deposit, term and repayment structure all affect the offer. We compare the whole deal, including fees, balloon and future borrowing capacity, rather than quoting a headline rate in isolation.

Can I apply without full financial statements?

Possibly. Some lenders offer reduced-documentation options for eligible businesses. We will look at whether that route actually makes sense, because a full assessment can sometimes lead to a better structure or more room for the next purchase.

Can you help a newer business or one with a credit issue?

We can look at the position and tell you honestly where it stands. Trading history, contracts, cash flow, deposit and the reason for any credit issue all matter. There is no blanket yes or no, and we will not promise an approval we cannot support.

Do I need a deposit?

Not always. It depends on the business, equipment and lender. We will weigh up the benefit of keeping cash in the business against the cost and terms of borrowing more.

How much can I borrow and over what term?

That depends on the purchase, the business’s ability to repay, existing commitments and the lender’s policy. The useful question is what level of debt and repayment suits the work the equipment will do, not just the maximum someone will approve.

What is a balloon payment?

It is an agreed amount left to pay at the end of the term. It can reduce regular repayments, but the final amount still needs a plan. We look at likely resale value, replacement timing and the payout before recommending one.

Can we finance several purchases as part of one plan?

Yes. If you are building or replacing a fleet, we can map the purchases, allocate them across lenders and consider an equipment finance limit where the business qualifies. That can help preserve capacity for what comes next.

Can we arrange finance before we choose the exact equipment?

Sometimes. Depending on the lender and the business, we may be able to assess a funding limit or obtain an indication before the final asset is known. The lender will still need to approve the actual equipment and seller before settlement.

Can you refinance equipment we already own or have financed?

We can review it. The existing payout, current value, remaining term and reason for refinancing will determine whether there is a worthwhile option. We will also consider how it affects your broader lender capacity.

How does a trade-in affect the new finance?

We need the trade value and any payout on the existing loan. The equity or shortfall becomes part of the new purchase calculation, so it is best to work through both sides before you agree to the deal.

Can you finance imported equipment?

Potentially. Imported purchases need more planning around supplier terms, currency, shipping, identification and when the lender can take security. Bring us in before a deposit or payment milestone is due.

Can I make extra repayments or pay out early?

That depends on the lender and product. Some facilities allow flexibility; others may have early payout costs or a different interest calculation. If early repayment is likely, tell us at the start so we can factor it into the structure.

What finance options do you consider?

A chattel mortgage is common for business equipment, but it is not the only structure. Depending on the purchase, we may also consider a lease or another facility. We will explain who owns the equipment, the repayment and any final amount before you choose.

Can two related businesses be involved in the purchase?

Sometimes. We need to be clear about which entity is buying the equipment, which one will use it and where the income sits. We can map the group and approach lenders that are comfortable with that structure.

I already have a quote. Can you look at it?

Of course. Send the full terms, not just the rate. We will look at fees, balloon, security, flexibility and what the deal might mean for the next purchase. If your existing offer is the right one, we will tell you.

How do we get started?

Tell us what you are buying, the price, seller and timing, plus a little about the business and its existing finance. James or Dan will talk through the purchase with you and outline the information needed for the right lenders.

Can GPS, attachments and modifications be included?

We can assess the machine and its attachments together, including GPS, machine control, buckets, rippers and other work-specific equipment. Share the complete supplier quote and installation timing so the full purchase can be considered.

What is an equipment finance master limit?

It is an agreed funding ceiling for eligible purchases during a defined period, usually reviewed annually. It can help a qualifying business plan several acquisitions without starting a fresh full application for every machine. Each drawdown still has to meet the lender’s facility conditions.

Give your business the finance it deserves

Tell us about the equipment, the work it will do and what you’re planning next. James and Dan will work through the purchase in the context of your business.

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Tell us what you’re working towards.

Buying your first machine? Replacing a fleet? Start with the situation as it is. We’ll talk through the assets, the timing and what the next decision means for your business.

Let’s grow together.

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