Material Handling Equipment Financing
Direct answer
RCR International Finance LLC finances material handling equipment for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. Funding can cover lift trucks, conveyors, hoists, and automated systems through loans or leases. New facility outfitting and used-equipment purchases are both supported, with terms matched to the assets, all subject to underwriting and approval based on the business and equipment.
Varies
Typical useful life
New & used
What's financed
Loan / lease
Both available
The asset
Secured by
Subject to underwriting and approval.
Reviewed by the RCR International Finance LLC team
Commercial finance specialists · Last reviewed January 2026
Written to reflect how material handling equipment financing actually works and checked against our editorial & compliance standards.
?Quick answer
RCR International Finance LLC finances material handling equipment for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. Funding can cover lift trucks, conveyors, hoists, and automated systems through loans or leases. New facility outfitting and used-equipment purchases are both supported, with terms matched to the assets, all subject to underwriting and approval based on the business and equipment.
Plan ahead
Estimate your payment
Model a monthly payment for material handling equipment before you apply.
Open the estimatorWhat material handling equipment you can finance
A representative sample of eligible assets in this category.
- Forklifts and reach trucks
- Conveyor and sortation systems
- Hoists, cranes, and jib cranes
- Automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
- Pallet jacks and stackers
- Dock levelers and lift tables
- Order pickers and tuggers
Financing material handling equipment: the basics
RCR International Finance LLC arranges material handling equipment financing for businesses acquiring material handling. Because the asset secures the deal, material handling equipment is one of the more accessible commercial structures, and it keeps working capital free for payroll, materials, and growth. Subject to underwriting and approval.
New material handling financing supports full warranties and the latest automation, fitting facilities planning long-term growth. Used lift trucks, conveyors, and cranes are commonly financed at lower cost and are evaluated on condition and remaining life. Both new and used purchases are subject to underwriting and approval.
A loan builds ownership of durable systems like conveyors and cranes that stay with a facility for years. A lease can preserve capital during expansion and ease upgrades to lift trucks or automation. The right structure depends on growth plans, utilization, and tax planning.
Loan vs lease: which fits this asset?
Both options finance material handling equipment, the right choice depends on how long you keep the asset and whether ownership or lower payments matters more.
Equipment Loan
Build ownership
- You own the equipment outright at the end of the term
- Builds equity in the asset as you pay it down
- Best for equipment with a long, productive useful life
- Payments are typically higher than a comparable lease
Equipment Lease
Lower payments, flexibility
- Lower monthly payments to preserve cash flow
- Flexibility to upgrade, renew, or return at term end
- Best for assets you replace or upgrade often
- End-of-term purchase options may be available
Soft costs you can often include
Financing frequently covers more than the sticker price, so the asset is working from day one.
Freight and delivery
Roll freight and delivery into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Installation and integration
Roll installation and integration into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Attachments and accessories
Roll attachments and accessories into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Applicable sales and use taxes
Roll applicable sales and use taxes into the financed amount where the structure allows.
Operator training
Roll operator training into the financed amount where the structure allows.
How equipment financing works
Select equipment
Identify the material handling equipment and obtain a vendor quote with specifications.
Apply
Submit the quote with recent bank statements so underwriting can assess the asset and cash flow.
Loan or lease
Choose an ownership-building loan or a lower-payment lease, subject to approval.
Vendor payment
On approval, financing pays the vendor and you take delivery.
Documents to finance material handling equipment
- Equipment quote from the supplier or integrator
- Recent business bank statements
- Most recent business tax return
- Equipment list with specifications
- Owner identification
- Completed credit application
All financing is subject to underwriting and approval. Program availability may vary, and documentation requirements depend on the financing structure.
Industries that finance material handling equipment
Key takeaways
- Material Handling Equipment can be financed new or used, with the equipment itself serving as collateral.
- Choose a loan to build ownership or a lease for lower payments and flexibility.
- Soft costs such as freight and delivery and installation and integration can often be rolled into the financed amount.
- Financing is subject to underwriting and approval; RCR International Finance LLC does not guarantee rates or approval.
Proven Track Record
$566M+ funded across 78+ real closings
Results over claims. See genuine, closed equipment transactions, anonymized by business type, that RCR International Finance LLC has funded.
Finance material handling equipment for your business
RCR International Finance LLC can help you compare loan and lease options for material handling equipment.
All financing is subject to underwriting and approval. Program availability may vary, and documentation requirements depend on the financing structure.
Related financing
Material Handling Equipment financing FAQs
- Can conveyor and automation systems be financed?
- Yes. Conveyors, sortation, and automated systems are financeable, assessed on cost, integration, and useful life, with structure subject to underwriting and approval.
- Is used material handling equipment eligible?
- Used lift trucks, conveyors, and cranes are commonly financed and are valued on condition and remaining life during underwriting, which affects term.
- Can installation and integration be included?
- Installation and integration can often be bundled with the equipment when itemized on the quote, subject to underwriting and approval.
- Can I finance a full facility outfit at once?
- A complete package of lift trucks, conveyors, and dock equipment can be financed together when listed on a supplier quote, reviewed during underwriting, subject to approval.
Important disclosure
All financing is subject to underwriting and approval. Program availability may vary, and documentation requirements depend on the financing structure.
RCR International Finance LLC does not guarantee approval, rates, or funding amounts. Terms are determined case by case after review.