Load-haul-dump (LHD) loaders and underground trucks move ore and waste in underground mines. Battery-electric models are growing in use, which changes how mines plan ventilation, charging and financing.
Subject to credit approval and documentation.
EFAs and leases are both used; terms are usually matched to mine plans and component life.
| Equipment finance agreement (EFA) | You own it from day one. Fixed payments; usually eligible for Section 179. |
|---|---|
| $1-buyout lease | Lease payments, then you buy it for $1. Treated much like an EFA for tax. |
| Fair-market-value (FMV) lease | Lower payments. Return, renew or buy at market value at the end. |
Time in business, business and owner credit, revenue, and the equipment’s details: make, model, year, serial number and condition. Requests above $1M also need financial statements.
Equipment bought with an EFA or $1-buyout lease and placed in service by December 31 may qualify for a first-year deduction. Estimate your tax savings.
Need cash for delivery, training, materials or the ramp-up? Add working capital to the same application.
Usually, when it is bought with the loader and listed on the quote.
Yes, with rebuild records and inspection reports.
LenderCloud finances equipment from $10,000 to $10 million. Requests up to $1 million can usually be decided on the application alone; larger requests need financial statements. All financing is subject to credit approval.