# Large Frame Skid Steers Financing through Caterpillar

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Large Frame Skid Steers financing through Caterpillar.

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Caterpillar Large Frame Skid Steers financing covers loans, leases, and EFAs for new and used Caterpillar large frame skid steers. We finance through independent lenders alongside Caterpillar's captive financing programs, with rate ranges driven by credit tier and asset price.Buying Caterpillar Large Frame Skid SteersCaterpillar is one of the recognized OEM brands in large frame skid steers. Typical asset price for new Caterpillar large frame skid steers is around $95,000; used units are typically 30-60% of new cost depending on age and condition. Both new and used qualify for equipment financing.Financing options for Caterpillar Large Frame Skid SteersIndependent equipment loan through our partner-lender network. New or used. Standard tier-based rates. You own the equipment.$1 buyout lease. Lease structure that economically transfers ownership at term-end for $1. Same tax treatment as a loan.FMV lease. Lower monthly payment, fair-market-value buyout at term-end. Often best for fast-depreciating or technology-refresh categories.Caterpillar captive financing. Promotional rates sometimes available on new equipment. Check at the dealer.How to decideGet a captive quote from the Caterpillar dealer. Note APR (not factor rate), term, fees, and any conditions.Ask for the cash price separately. Sometimes the promotional financing price is higher than the cash price.Get an independent-lender quote at /apply/.Compare total cost of ownership across both paths.What lenders look at for Caterpillar large frame skid steersEquipment age (new vs used; age at maturity matters for used)Hour meter or mileage (for vehicles and powered equipment)Maintenance records (for used units)Caterpillar model and configuration (some configurations have stronger resale)Standard borrower factors: FICO, time in business, revenue, equipment-use case