Finance Metso jaw crushers, cone crushers, Lokotrack mobile plants, and processing equipment. $50k minimum, application-only up to ~$400k, funding in 1-2 weeks.
Tonnage through the crusher is where the money lives in any comminution circuit, and Metso equipment is designed around that fact. The Nordberg jaw series, the HP and GP cone lines, the Lokotrack mobile plants, and the broader processing portfolio have earned their place at mines and quarries worldwide because they hold throughput while competing machines stall. Financing that iron requires a lender who understands why the asset price is what it is and what availability on that crusher means to the downstream circuit. That is where we work.
We arrange financing for Metso equipment starting at $50,000, with a sweet spot from $100,000 to well over $1 million for larger plant configurations. New machines, used units, refurbished crushers from OEM-certified facilities, and full mobile crushing plants all qualify. We handle purchase financing, refinancing of machines already in service, and sale-leaseback arrangements when the balance sheet needs room. Credit history ranging from strong to challenged gets a real look, not an automated decline.
What Metso Equipment We Finance
The Metso catalog for mining and aggregate applications spans primary, secondary, and tertiary crushing plus screening and processing. The assets we most commonly finance include:
- Nordberg C Series jaw crushers(C80 through C200 and beyond) used as primary reduction in hard rock applications; the C160 in particular is a common acquisition at larger quarry and pit operations
- HP Series cone crushers(HP200 through HP900) for secondary and tertiary reduction; high-pressure crushing action that maintains product gradation even in abrasive ores
- GP Series cone crushersoriented toward secondary duty in harder rock, favored in aggregate circuits needing tight product sizing
- Lokotrack mobile crushing and screening plants, including the LT120 jaw-crusher-based track unit and screen-integrated configurations that move between contracts without a haul permit circus
- Vertimill and Stirred Media Detritor (SMD) unitsfor fine grinding in mineral processing circuits, typically copper, gold, and lead-zinc concentrators
- HRC high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR)deployed at operations reducing energy costs relative to conventional SAG/ball mill circuits
Used Metso equipment holds residual value well when maintained correctly because the cast parts, liners, and electronics have established aftermarket support. That supportable residual is part of why lenders can structure longer terms on quality used Metso iron. Ourjaw crusher financingandcone crusher financingpages detail the underwriting specifics for those asset classes.
How the Process Works
Mining equipment financing does not run on a retail auto-loan schedule. The assets are large, the buyers are often legal entities with multiple subsidiaries, and the collateral picture requires a real underwriter rather than a scoring algorithm. Here is how we actually move a Metso deal:
Step one: application.For deals up to approximately $400,000, an application and three months of bank statements is usually enough to get to a credit decision without full financial statement packages. Above that threshold we work with the lender to scope the documentation needed, typically two years of business tax returns and a current balance sheet.
Step two: asset verification.For new equipment, the purchase order or dealer quote is the anchor. For used or refurbished Metso equipment, we want a condition report, hours, and liner/bowl wear history if available. A machine with documented rebuild history on the manganese liners and cone head is a different credit risk than an undocumented unit.
Step three: structure.Term loans with title, finance leases, operating leases, and sale-leaseback are all in play. The right structure depends on how you want to handle the machine on the balance sheet, whether Section 179 or bonus depreciation factors into the decision, and how long you plan to hold the asset.
Step four: funding.From approved application to funded deal runs about one to two weeks on most transactions. Complex multi-unit packages or assets requiring third-party appraisals can take a few days longer.
New vs. Used Metso Equipment
Buying new from a Metso dealer or distributor means you get the current liner configuration, updated electronics, and the factory warranty. The purchase price reflects all of that. Finance terms on new equipment commonly extend to 60 or 72 months with stronger credit, and the structured payment fits the machine's productive life cleanly.
Used Metso crushers and processing equipment require more diligence at the asset level but can represent meaningful value. A well-maintained HP500 cone crusher with recent bowl and mantle replacements and solid service records is a known quantity. Its throughput characteristics are not a mystery. Lenders who understand the Metso parts and service ecosystem can price the collateral correctly and extend reasonable terms, often 48 to 60 months for quality used units. We work with lenders who finance used Metso equipment regularly and understand what drives residual value in that specific product line. See ourused mining equipment financingpage for details on how those deals are structured differently from new-purchase transactions.
Refurbished units from OEM-authorized rebuilders sit between new and field-used in both price and lender appetite. Documentation of the rebuild scope matters significantly in underwriting those transactions.
Refinancing and Sale-Leaseback on Metso Equipment
Operations that own Metso equipment outright or carry low balances on existing notes have options beyond a simple purchase loan. Refinancing a Metso crushing plant that is paid down can pull working capital out of the asset while keeping the machine in production. Asale-leaseback arrangementon a large processing installation converts owned iron into liquidity without moving the equipment an inch. The asset stays on site and in service. The cash moves to the balance sheet.
These structures are particularly relevant for contract mining companies and aggregate producers whose processing equipment has appreciated or held value while the rest of the capital stack has been drawn down. If you bought a Lokotrack package several years ago and have been running it hard, there is likely equity in that iron worth discussing. We evaluate each refinance and leaseback on the current fair market value of the specific Metso assets involved, not on the original purchase price.
For operations carrying a high-interest note on Metso equipment picked up during a tighter credit period, refinancing into current rates can materially reduce the monthly carry on the equipment and free cash for drill consumables, tires, or the next haul truck acquisition. Ourequipment refinancingpage lays out the mechanics of how that looks in practice.