Commercial equipment financing across Canada

Trades & field services

Equipment financing that keeps skilled crews productive

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, utility and industrial service businesses depend on mobile, organized equipment. Merrit Capital helps Canadian contractors finance work trucks, vans, trailers, generators, compressors, shop equipment and eligible tool packages.

New & used equipmentCanada-wide serviceDealer & eligible private sales
Field service technician working beside a fully equipped commercial service truck

Equipment commonly financed

Assets used in trades & field services

Examples include the equipment below. Eligibility depends on commercial use, transaction size, condition, seller and lender requirements.

  • Service-body and utility trucks
  • Cargo vans and upfitted work vans
  • Enclosed and equipment trailers
  • Generators, compressors and welders
  • Lifts, cranes and material-handling equipment
  • Drain, inspection and diagnostic equipment
  • Shop machinery and fabrication tools
  • Eligible commercial tool and technology packages

A complete work package can be more useful than one asset

Field-service purchases often combine a vehicle with shelving, a service body, a compressor, a crane or other installed equipment. Itemized vendor quotes help identify the permanent upfit and any eligible supporting assets.

Lenders also want to understand who will use the equipment and how it supports revenue. Trade experience, customer mix, service contracts and current workload can provide important context for a growing business.

Qualification is transaction-specific. Merrit Capital does not promise approval, rates, down payment, term or funding time before a lender has reviewed the borrower, asset and documents.

Common financing scenarios

Where financing often fits

The business purpose should be specific enough to show how the equipment supports capacity, reliability or a defined service.

Equip a new crew

Put the vehicle, storage, power and specialized equipment into one documented deployment plan.

Bring work in-house

Acquire diagnostic, fabrication or lifting equipment instead of outsourcing a repeatable service.

Replace an unreliable service vehicle

Reduce lost technician time by moving into a better-suited truck or van with a professional upfit.

Prepare the request

Information that helps a lender understand the deal

Not every item is required in every transaction, but these details frequently matter in trades & field services.

  • Vehicle and upfit specifications
  • Trade and industry experience
  • Existing service contracts or recurring accounts
  • Permanent equipment versus consumable tools
  • Crew hiring and deployment timing
  • Dealer completion and delivery schedule

How it works

A practical four-step financing process

01 / ASSET

Share the equipment

Quote, specifications, seller and required delivery date.

02 / CONTEXT

Explain the business use

Operating history, work and reason for the purchase.

03 / CREDIT

Complete the review

Provide the financial and ownership information requested.

04 / CLOSE

Documents and funding

Meet final seller, insurance, lien and signature conditions.

Industry questions

Trades and field-service financing FAQ

Can tools be included with a service truck?

Certain durable commercial tools or installed systems may be eligible when clearly itemized and integral to the business use. Consumables and small loose tools may not qualify.

Can a new service van be financed with shelving and upfits?

Often yes, particularly when the dealer or upfitter supplies a complete quote and the improvements are permanently installed.

Do you finance generators, compressors and welders?

Commercial units may be considered as stand-alone assets or part of an eligible package, depending on value and lender requirements.

Can a newer contracting business apply?

Newer businesses may be considered, but industry experience, credit, cash flow, equity and the reasonableness of the request become especially important.

What should I provide first?

Start with the equipment quote, business name, time in business, intended use and delivery date. Merrit Capital will outline any additional information needed.

Discuss equipment financing for your business

Tell Merrit Capital what you are buying, the approximate amount, the seller and the timing. We will explain the next information needed—without promising an outcome before the transaction is reviewed.