Equipment we review
Road building & site preparation equipment that can be considered
The right asset list follows the scope of work. Show which machine excavates, moves, places or compacts material, and which support units are needed to put it into service. New and used revenue-generating equipment can be reviewed.
- Excavators and dozers for site preparation and earthmoving
- Motor graders and grading equipment
- Asphalt pavers and associated paving equipment
- Compaction rollers and soil compactors
- Cold planers and road milling equipment
- Crushers, screeners and aggregate-handling equipment
- Wheel loaders and articulated or vocational dump trucks
- Water trucks, service trucks and equipment trailers
Connect the machine purchase to the project pipeline
Tell us whether the equipment will serve an awarded contract, ongoing subcontract work, road maintenance, or a new service your business is developing. Distinguish confirmed work from tenders still under review. A schedule showing expected mobilization, equipment delivery and first billing helps explain when the new asset starts contributing to the business.
For a site preparation package, itemize the excavator, attachments, dozer and transport trailer separately. For a paving operation, identify the paver, screed, rollers and any related units included in the price. A clear package prevents uncertainty about which components the seller will supply and which items need a separate purchase.
Plan equipment payments alongside project cash flow
Equipment leasing is a core Merrit Capital service; conditional sales contracts can also be reviewed. Before comparing structures, identify how long you plan to operate the machine, its expected annual use and any anticipated replacement cycle. Review all proposed payments and end-of-term obligations, rather than choosing solely from a monthly payment.
Equipment purchases and operating costs are different funding needs. Mobilization, payroll, fuel and materials may create a cash requirement before a project pays. Merrit Capital also reviews working capital and receivables factoring requests. Share the purpose separately from the equipment quote; eligibility and documentation differ, and an equipment approval does not establish an operating facility.
Used road equipment: document the parts that drive value
For tracked machines, gather hours, undercarriage information and maintenance records. For graders and rollers, include the model, hours and relevant component condition. A used paver quote should identify the screed and other major included components. Provide serial numbers and photographs, and separate completed rebuilds from repairs still required.
A dealer purchase, private sale, trade-in or equipment package involving several sellers may need different documents. Tell us about existing financing early. Our equipment financing checklist helps organize the borrower, equipment and seller information before the review.
Hauling and access belong in the equipment plan
Include the working location, transport arrangements and any quoted delivery or commissioning costs. For remote projects, explain how and when the machine reaches the site and how it will be supported. The financing term, delivery commitments and project schedule should be discussed together before you finalize the purchase.