Finance Liebherr mining equipment including T 264 and T 284 haul trucks and R 9800 excavators. New and used. Application-only to $400K. Quotes in 24 hours.
Machine availability measured over a full quarter, not just a single shift, is what separates iron that belongs on a high-tonnage site from iron that does not. Liebherr has built its mining reputation precisely on that metric. The T 264 and T 284 haul trucks run duty cycles that competing units cannot match in certain applications, and the R 9800 mining excavator loads them with a face efficiency that hard-rock operators in copper and iron ore have come to depend on. Financing Liebherr equipment requires lenders who respect what these machines are worth across a full depreciation period, not just at acquisition.
We work with lenders who have funded Liebherr transactions and understand the residual picture on these units. Liebherr mining equipment does not trade as frequently as Cat or Komatsu, which means the used market is thinner but documented machines command strong prices. Our lenders know that and book the collateral accordingly.
Liebherr's mining-grade iron includes theT 264 at 220 metric tons payload, theT 284 at 363 metric tons(the world's largest diesel-electric haul truck by capacity as of its introduction), theR 9800 mining excavator, and the R 996 excavator for mid-to-large face loading applications. Each of these represents a significant capital investment and a financing decision that should be handled by someone who knows the asset class, not a general commercial lender trying to categorize the unit as construction equipment.
Understanding What You're Financing in Liebherr's Lineup
The Liebherr T 264 uses a diesel-electric drive system and is designed for large-scale open-pit operations where cycle consistency matters as much as raw payload. The diesel-electric system reduces mechanical drivetrain complexity compared to torque-converter transmissions, which translates to different maintenance intervals and cost profiles. Lenders who understand this do not penalize the residual on a high-hour T 264 the same way they might on a mechanical-drive unit with comparable reading.
The T 284 operates at 363 metric tons payload capacity, which places it among the highest-capacity production haul trucks in the world. Operations that deploy this unit are generally the largest open-pit mines in North America, targeting iron ore, copper, or oil sands applications. Financing a T 284 is a large transaction by any standard, and our lenders handle it with the multi-source syndication approach that large mining transactions require.
The R 9800 mining excavator is Liebherr's largest hydraulic mining excavator, with operating weights topping 800 metric tons and bucket capacities in the 42 to 45 cubic meter range. It is designed to load 200-to-360-ton class trucks in two passes, which is the loading efficiency standard that high-tonnage pit operators require. Financing the R 9800 is a specialized transaction; we have the lender relationships to do it properly.
TheR 996sits one step below the 9800 and is deployed in similar applications where slightly lower throughput is acceptable. It remains one of the largest hydraulic excavators in commercial operation globally and represents a major capital commitment for any buyer.
Credit and Documentation for Liebherr Transactions
Large Liebherr transactions almost always fall above the application-only threshold of approximately $400,000. That means lenders will want to see three months of business bank statements at minimum. For the largest transactions, particularly multi-machine deals or packages including the T 284 or R 9800, full financial statements may be requested. Operations with solid financials will find this process straightforward; we tell you upfront what is needed and do not send surprise requests mid-file.
B and C credit profiles are considered, though lenders will look more closely at equipment value relative to purchase price and may require a larger down payment on credits with prior derogatory history. An operation with strong equipment collateral and a good banking record can often offset a credit score that is below prime. We work with lenders who evaluate the full picture rather than screening on scores alone.
For operations that already own Liebherr equipment free and clear, aSale-Leaseback Financingcan generate capital against that equity without disrupting operations. This structure works particularly well for large-asset fleets where significant equity has accumulated in machines that are still productive. We also financeused Liebherr equipmentpurchased through the secondary market, where documentation and inspection requirements are more involved but the economic case for financing rather than cash purchase is often strongest.
Refinancing and Sale-Leaseback on Liebherr Equipment
Mining operations that acquired Liebherr equipment outright or paid down existing notes significantly have equity sitting in machines that continue to produce. That equity can be accessed through refinancing or a sale-leaseback without taking the equipment out of service. The cash proceeds can fund fleet expansion, rebuild programs, working capital, or acquisition of additional units.
Acash-out equipment refinanceworks when a machine has an existing note with a payoff below current market value. The refinance pays off the existing lender and advances additional cash against the remaining equity. For machines that are free and clear, a sale-leaseback is structurally cleaner. Both options are available on Liebherr mining iron, and we have lenders who have done each on equipment in this class.
Operators iniron ore miningandcopper miningwho run Liebherr equipment are the most common candidates for these structures. The asset values are substantial enough that even partial equity extraction can generate meaningful working capital without disrupting the operation or requiring a large fleet disposition.
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Send us the model, hours, price, and your operation profile. We return structured quotes within 24 hours. Large transactions are handled with lender syndication as needed.