Estimate repayments with our Farm Equipment Finance Calculator. Factor in deposit, trade-in, residual (balloon) payments, compare finance options, and choose flexible terms to suit your farm cash-flow.
'Calculator results are estimates only and not quotes. Actual quotes will be provided by licensed brokers after you submit an enquiry.'
Farm Equipment Finance Calculator
Estimate repayments when financing one or more tractors, harvesters, implements or other farm machinery. Add each equipment item, then include your deposit, trade-in and balloon or residual options to review the projected finance cost over time.
1. Equipment details
2. Finance structure
3. Finance summary
4. Charts
5. Amortisation schedule
Step 1 – Equipment details
Add each item being financed. The calculator combines all equipment prices into one proposed finance facility.
Step 2 – Finance structure
Results use equal repayments. Seasonal structures need lender-specific modelling.
Step 3 – Finance summary
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Total equipment price
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Amount financed
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Regular repayment
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Total finance repayments
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Total interest
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Total GST component
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Net trade-in equity
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Balloon / residual
Step 4 – Charts
Finance balance over time
Total principal vs interest
Principal and interest by repayment period
Step 5 – Amortisation schedule
Period
Repayment date
Opening balance
Regular repayment
Interest
Principal
Extra repayment
Closing balance
This calculator provides general estimates only. Actual rates, fees, repayment structures, residual requirements, GST treatment and tax outcomes vary.
How to use our Farm Equipment Finance Calculator
Our Farm Equipment Finance Calculator helps you estimate repayments for farm machinery loans in Australia, including tractor finance, harvester finance and multi-item equipment bundles. It is important because it lets you stress-test cash-flow before you commit, compare different term lengths and repayment frequencies, and see how a deposit, trade-in and balloon payment (residual value) can change your regular repayment and total interest cost.
How to complete the calculator for the best result
1. Step 1 Equipment details Add each item you plan to finance. Choose the equipment type, enter a clear description or model, select condition, then enter the purchase price. Set the price treatment correctly: “Includes GST” if the price already includes GST, or “Excludes GST” if GST will be added. The calculator combines all items into one proposed finance facility.
2. Step 2 Finance structure Enter your cash deposit and any trade-in value. If you still owe money on the trade-in, enter the payout owing to calculate your net trade-in equity. Add any upfront fees you want to finance. Then set the interest rate, term (years) and repayment frequency (weekly, fortnightly, monthly). If you want a balloon or residual, choose the type and enter the value. Add extra repayment per period if you plan to pay more regularly. Select your indicative first repayment date. If you prefer seasonal repayments, note that the calculator uses equal repayments and seasonal structures require lender-specific modelling.
How to interpret the results
In the Finance summary, review total equipment price, amount financed, regular repayment, total finance repayments, total interest, GST component, net trade-in equity and balloon or residual. Use the charts to see balance reduction over time and the split between principal and interest. The amortisation schedule shows each period’s opening balance, interest, principal, extra repayments and closing balance.
ASIC compliance note: This calculator provides general information and estimates only and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Actual rates, fees, approval criteria, repayment structures, residual requirements, GST treatment and tax outcomes can differ. Consider getting professional advice and confirming terms with the finance provider before proceeding.
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Knowledgebase
Revolving Credit: A type of credit that does not have a fixed number of payments, in contrast to installment credit.
