Lease

Before we dive into the details of the different lease options, let’s first highlight some key benefits that make leasing well worth considering:

1. Operational certainty

Signing a lease contract marks the beginning of a long-term partnership. Depending on the type of lease, you can choose to have Feyter take responsibility for maintaining your forklifts. If any issues arise, you can rely directly on Feyter as your partner. This gives you a one-stop-shop for all your internal transport needs—not just for the machines and associated services, but also for our expertise and advice on your material flows, access to a wide range of spare parts, delivery of additional accessories/attachments, and even driver training.

2. Predictable costs

Simplicity is key. With leasing, your monthly costs are fixed. With Operational Lease, even service visits and extra maintenance due to breakdowns are included. This means you won’t face unpleasant surprises over the years—the costs remain stable throughout the lease term.

3. Always a modern fleet
Since lease contracts are signed for a set period (often three, four, or five years), you can enter into a new contract at the end of the term. This can include replacing your forklifts with the latest models. That way, you always have new forklifts equipped with all the improvements made during that time—higher productivity, lower fuel consumption, and improved ergonomics, which benefits your drivers.

4. Access to specialist support
Feyter Forklift Services is an official dealer for well-known brands like Mitsubishi, CAT, Manitou, Kalmar, and Terberg. With a lease agreement that includes a maintenance contract (Operational Lease) at an authorized dealer, you gain access to technicians who are specifically trained on that brand and have direct lines to the manufacturer. This ensures deeper technical knowledge, including forklift software. As an official dealer, we also maintain a large stock of spare parts, allowing problems to be resolved faster and minimizing downtime.

5. Better return on your capital
Leasing allows you to invest your capital in your core business. If you have multiple projects requiring investment, leasing your forklifts keeps your capital available for these initiatives. The result is the “best of both worlds”: you get new forklifts while still being able to invest in your core activities to strengthen your business. You don’t have to choose between the two.

Financial Lease

Financial Lease is similar to buying on installment or taking out a standard bank loan. With Financial Lease, you receive a tailor-made financing plan where operational matters are not included. You only finance the product, while maintenance and repairs are arranged and billed separately. The term, monthly payment, and any down payment are set in advance for the entire lease period. You always know exactly what to expect. At the end of the lease, you become the owner of the machine for a small fee.

With Financial Lease, you are the economic owner of the machine, which appears on your company’s balance sheet. This brings tax advantages: you can deduct interest and depreciation and may be eligible for investment deductions. At the end of the lease, legal ownership also transfers from the lessor to you as the lessee. Since the benefits of Financial Lease can vary per company, we recommend discussing your options with your accountant.

Financial Lease Features:

• 100% of the purchase price can be financed
• Maintenance and repairs are not included
• You are the economic owner; the machine is recorded on your balance sheet
• Depreciation can be claimed for tax purposes
• VAT can be reclaimed
• Possible eligibility for investment and interest deductions
• Lower monthly payments possible with a down payment

Operational Lease

While Financial Lease is best compared to buying on installment, Operational Lease is more like renting. After a pre-agreed lease term, the machine is returned to the lessor (the supplier), although there is always an option to purchase. During the agreement, the supplier remains the economic and legal owner of the machine, so it does not appear on your balance sheet. The risks associated with ownership also remain with the supplier.

Maintenance costs for the machine are included in the monthly lease payment, giving you maximum certainty. If desired, tire replacements can also be included in the agreement.

Operational Lease Features:

• Maintenance is included in the lease price
• Tire replacements can be included if desired
• Periodic BMWT safety inspections are included
• Off-balance financing: the investment does not appear on your balance sheet
• At the end of the term, you can choose to purchase the machine(s), return them, or lease new equipment