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Farm Equipment Loan Calculator

Calculate farm equipment loan payments, total interest, payoff timeline, and compare scenarios (rate/term/down payment). Includes a quick affordability view using estimated monthly cash flow.

Estimate equipment financing costs with payment, total interest, and total cost. Use the scenario comparison to test different rate/term assumptions.

Equipment loan inputs

Sticker price or negotiated purchase price.

Upfront cash reduces principal and interest.

Origination/document fees rolled into the loan (if any).

Amount financed: $152,000
Term: 84 months

Monthly payment

$2,313

Total interest

$42,267

Total paid

$194,267

Total cost (down payment + total paid)

$224,267

Payment burden (optional)

Use a conservative average. For seasonal farms, consider your weak months.

Payment burden = payment ÷ cash flow = 28.9%
Scenario comparison
Compare monthly payment: $2,956
Compare total interest: $25,377
Monthly difference: $644
Interest difference: $-16,890

How it works

  • Amount financed = price − down payment + financed fees
  • Monthly payment is calculated using the standard amortization formula
  • Total interest = total paid − amount financed
  • Payment burden helps you gauge risk using estimated monthly cash flow

FAQ

Why include “fees financed”?
Many equipment deals roll fees into the loan. It increases principal and interest cost.

Should I always choose the shortest term?
Not always—shorter terms reduce interest but can stress cash flow during weak seasons.

How to use this farm equipment loan calculator

  1. Enter equipment price, down payment, and loan term.
  2. Enter interest rate (APR) and any fees you expect to finance.
  3. Review monthly payment, total interest, and total cost.
  4. Use scenario comparison to test different rates/terms.
  5. Optional: enter estimated monthly operating cash flow to see payment burden.

Example

Example equipment loan estimate:

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