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Farm Equipment Finance Financial Calculators

Farm Equipment Finance is pleased to provide you with the following calculators to assist you on your financial journey. Results are estimates based on assumptions and provide general information, not quotes, offers, approval, eligibility assessments or personalised recommendations.

Available Calculators

Farm Equipment Finance Calculator
Explore potential farm equipment finance scenarios with our Farm Equipment Finance Calculator. Test different deposit amounts, trade-in values, residual (balloon) payments and loan terms to estimate repayments and see how varying assumptions may affect your farms cash flow.
Business Loan Repayment Calculator
Explore potential business finance scenarios with our Business Loan Calculator. Test different borrowing amounts, interest rate assumptions and loan structures to see how various scenarios may influence your estimated repayments and overall finance costs.
Farm Insurance Calculator
Explore insurance considerations for your agricultural business with our Farm Insurance Calculator. Estimate potential insurable amounts for farm assets and operations, using different values and cost assumptions to explore possible financial exposures.

Calculator results are estimates based on the inputs and assumptions used and are provided for general information only. They are not quotes, offers, approval, eligibility assessments or personalised recommendations, and do not indicate that a lender will provide finance.


Finance News

Robotic dairy example puts connected equipment costs in focus
Robotic dairy example puts connected equipment costs in focus
05 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
ABC Rural reporting from Tasmania has put a fresh spotlight on how quickly dairy equipment decisions are moving from single-machine purchases to connected operating systems. A north-west Tasmanian dairy farm has been profiled as Australia’s first to combine GPS-enabled virtual fencing collars with robotic milking, using animal data, automated movement and milking hardware to reduce the amount of hands-on labour needed to bring cows through the dairy. - read more
Fuel volatility puts tractor efficiency back on the finance agenda
Fuel volatility puts tractor efficiency back on the finance agenda
29 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent rural reporting on diesel price pressure and a high-horsepower tractor completing a renewable-fuel journey through Western Australia are sharpening a practical finance question for farmers: when machinery is assessed, how much weight should be given to fuel use, energy flexibility and operating resilience, not just the upfront purchase price? - read more
Water upgrades move higher on the machinery finance agenda
Water upgrades move higher on the machinery finance agenda
16 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent rural reporting on dry seasonal conditions is again highlighting a practical reality for Australian farms: water infrastructure is not just a production issue, it is increasingly a finance decision. As rainfall variability affects pasture growth, crop planning and livestock carrying capacity, many producers are reviewing whether existing pumps, tanks, troughs, bores and pipework can keep up with the next stretch of difficult conditions. - read more
Smarter spreaders put fertiliser upgrades on the budget list
Smarter spreaders put fertiliser upgrades on the budget list
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent rural machinery coverage is again highlighting the growing role of smarter fertiliser spreading equipment in Australian farming systems. For growers facing high input costs, tighter application windows and more pressure to document paddock performance, spreaders are no longer being judged only on capacity and width. Accuracy, control and data compatibility are becoming central to the buying decision. - read more
Farm Equipment Finance Articles

Tax and Accounting Considerations When Comparing Farm Equipment Finance Options
Tax and Accounting Considerations When Comparing Farm Equipment Finance Options
Farm equipment finance can affect cash flow, GST, depreciation, deductions and record keeping. This guide explains the general tax and accounting concepts Australian farmers may wish to discuss with an accountant before choosing a finance structure. - read more
Harvester Loans: Finance for Farm Equipment
Harvester Loans: Finance for Farm Equipment
In Australia, the agricultural finance landscape is as diverse as the vast farmlands it supports. With a growing need to enhance productivity and efficiency, farmers are turning to advanced machinery to keep pace with modern demands. This is where financial solutions like harvester loans come into play. - read more
Financing New and Used Farm Machinery in Australia
Financing New and Used Farm Machinery in Australia
New and used farm machinery can both be financed, but lenders may assess each purchase differently. This guide explains the practical factors farmers should consider, including asset age, condition, valuation, documentation, warranties, resale value and repayment planning. - read more
How Seasonal Repayments Work for Farm Equipment Finance
How Seasonal Repayments Work for Farm Equipment Finance
Seasonal repayments can help align farm equipment finance with irregular agricultural income, but the right structure depends on cash flow, lender criteria and the risks in each farming operation. - read more

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