Spread the Cost, Own the Forklift
Why businesses choose Hire Purchase:
  • Keep cash flow healthy
  • Fixed monthly costs
  • Simple approval process
  • Full ownership at the end
  • Tax-efficient using capital allowances

Perfect for first-time buyers and growing warehouses.

Hire Purchase Calculator

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Why Choose Hire Purchase?

You own it at the end

With leasing, you hand the forklift back and start again. With Hire Purchase, once the agreement ends, it's yours.

Keep your cash free

Buying outright ties up capital you might need elsewhere. Hire Purchase spreads that cost over fixed monthly payments instead.

Tax-efficient

Hire Purchase can qualify for capital allowances, reducing your taxable profit.

Full use from day one

You get the forklift, warranty, and any accessories you choose, without waiting for the agreement to end.

Straightforward approval

We work with limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders to get finance decisions moving quickly.
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With Kelvin, you get more than a forklift, you get a reliable partner.

✅ LOLER Certified forklifts

✅ Trusted by NHS, McLaren, Rolls Royce & more

✅ 5-Star customer reviews on Google and Trustpilot

✅ Family-run business, supporting UK companies since 1969

How Hire Purchase Works

Choose your forklift, then your terms

Pick from our range - Mini 10, Mini 15, or any model that suits your operation. Use the calculator above to find a deposit and term that works for your business.

Fixed monthly payments

Same amount every month. No surprises, no variable rates.

Own it outright

Pay the final Option to Purchase fee, and the forklift is legally yours.

Ready to Lock In the Numbers?

You've seen what it could cost. Fill out the short form and our team will send you personalised Hire Purchase options within 48 hours.

Customer Stories: Real Businesses, Real Results

💬 “We searched for days, tried other models… but nothing worked. Then we found Stephen from Kelvin, and this forklift solved everything.”

— Parcel Distribution Warehouse


💬 “We struggled to find anything that could lift what we needed and still fit into the cold store. The Kelvin Mini 15 solved both problems.”

— Brewery

💬 “Gas was expensive and hard to manage. With our new electric forklift, we just plug it in and it’s ready to go. Perfect for us.”

— College

Still Have Questions?

Talk to our team about Hire Purchase, and we'll help you find the right terms for your business.

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Prefer to talk? Speak to the team or call 01342 832 101.