
Suction & Vacuum Excavator Finance
Vacuum excavators make digging around buried services safer and faster, and they’re increasingly specified on utility and civils contracts. They’re also expensive and specialist, which is why the right lender matters. Boost Finance arranges vacuum excavator finance for utility contractors, civils firms and hire companies, new or used, with lenders who understand the machines and the contracts behind them.
Vacuum excavators we finance
Truck-mounted vac ex
Suction excavators on 18 to 32-tonne chassis, new and used.
Compact & trailer units
Smaller trailer-mounted and compact vacuum excavators for tight urban work.
Combination units
Jetters, combination units and tankers for drainage and utilities.
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What would a vacuum excavator cost each month?
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Ways to fund it
Hire purchase
Fixed monthly payments and you own the asset at the end. VAT deferral can help with the upfront cost.
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Finance lease
A low upfront cost, with VAT paid on each monthly rental rather than upfront.
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Need working capital, a GGS-backed facility or funds for premises as well? See business loans.
What vac ex lenders look at
Your contracts
Framework and contract work is strong evidence of income for lenders.
The machine
Make, age, hours and the condition of the body and vacuum system.
Deposit & term
Deposits are often around 10%, with terms usually up to 5 years.
We arrange finance on vacuum excavators from RSP, MTS and other specialist builders. Boost Finance is an independent credit broker and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer.
Why vac ex
Digging safely around live services
Vacuum excavation removes soil with high-powered suction instead of a bucket, so crews can expose gas mains, water pipes and cables with far less risk of a strike. That’s why more utility and civils contracts now call for it.
- Safer digging around buried services
- Smaller, neater excavations with less reinstatement
- Spoil removed straight into the truck
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Vacuum Excavator Finance FAQs
Can I finance a used vacuum excavator?
Yes. Lenders look at the age, hours and condition of the machine, and its value at the end of the agreement.
Can I finance an imported vac ex?
Often, yes. Many vacuum excavators are built in Europe. Lenders will check the supplier and the paperwork.
Can a contract help me get finance?
Yes. A framework or contract shows lenders where the machine’s income will come from.
Do you finance hire fleets?
Yes. We arrange finance for hire companies adding vacuum excavators to their fleet.
Can I raise cash against a vac ex I own?
Yes. Asset refinance releases cash from machines you already own.
Are you a lender?
No. Boost Finance is a credit broker, not a lender. Boost Asset Finance Ltd is an Appointed Representative of EFT Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 667290). We work with a panel of lenders to find the right finance for you.
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