Snorkel Boom Lift Financing
Financing Program
- Priced on the asset — platform height, hours, resale strength
- Application-only up to $500,000
- New, used, dealer, auction, or private party
- Numbers back the same business day
The Program
The Snorkel 2100SJ puts 210 feet of platform height on a self-propelled chassis with a 1,000-pound restricted and 500-pound unrestricted capacity rating. At that reach class, Snorkel competes directly with the tallest machines JLG and Genie build, and it does so at an acquisition price that tends to come in below the comparable American-brand units. That cost advantage is one of the main reasons Snorkel has built a following among large rental houses and specialty height contractors.
We fund Snorkel telescopic booms, articulating booms, and rough-terrain models from $50,000 on up. Short-doc to $400,000, B and C credit considered, and the deal closes in about roughly two weeks. If you are buying a Snorkel 2100SJ or a T46JRT from a dealer or a rental fleet sell-off, we can get that transaction structured and funded without a lengthy bank process.
Snorkel, currently owned by Ahern Rentals after its relaunch in 2009, has American operations based in Kansas, where it manufactures units for the North American market. That domestic manufacturing base keeps delivery timelines shorter on new orders and simplifies parts logistics.
Snorkel went through a period of dormancy after the previous ownership filed for bankruptcy in the 2000s. The 2009 relaunch under Ahern brought new engineering resources and a product strategy focused on value pricing relative to JLG and Genie. The brand has regained credibility in the rental market over the past decade, and the resale market for newer Snorkel units is active enough to make them reasonable collateral for financing.
The caution on older Snorkel machines, pre-2009 units, is that parts availability and service support are thinner. We can still finance older Snorkels if the overall deal picture is right, but newer machines from the post-relaunch production run are a cleaner underwrite. If you are shopping used Snorkel and the vintage matters, aim for 2012 or newer for the smoothest financing path.
Equipment rental companies buying Snorkel for the first time often do so because Ahern's vertical integration in rental operations gives the brand an operational credibility that pure manufacturers lack. Ahern runs a large rental fleet of its own and uses the same Snorkel equipment in daily rental service, which is a reasonable signal about build quality and uptime.
The Snorkel A38E is an electric articulating boom at 38 feet of platform height, suitable for indoor work. It runs quiet, leaves no emissions, and fits in freight elevators in some configurations. Used A38E units trade somewhere in the $30k–$55k band, putting some at or near our $50,000 floor. We fund at that level on machines with clean titles and reasonable service history.
The T46JRT is a diesel rough-terrain telescopic at 46 feet. For contractors who need a four-wheel-drive telescopic at lower reach heights, the T46JRT is a practical choice at a lower acquisition cost than the comparable JLG or Genie units. Used T46JRT machines in working condition trade somewhere in the $50k–$80k band.
The 2100SJ is the machine that puts Snorkel on the short list for ultra-high work. Two hundred ten feet of platform height requires a substantial footprint and outrigger setup, and the machine ships with a two-axle transport trailer in most configurations. Pricing on the 2100SJ new starts above $1,000,000, which moves it into full-underwrite territory above our short-doc threshold. We still fund these, but the process includes financials.
For contractors who need rough-terrain boom lift financing in the mid-reach range, Snorkel's T-series diesel machines offer a practical lower-cost entry to four-wheel-drive telescopic capability. They are not as widely known as the JLG or Genie equivalent, but the machines work and the pricing works.
Rental companies that bought Snorkel machines during the post-relaunch build-up period and now want to free up capital have a straightforward path through a sale-leaseback. We buy the machine at fair market value and lease it back to you, so the unit stays in your fleet and on your rental rate card while the purchase price moves into your operating account.
Cash-out refinancing on Snorkel machines you still owe on is also an option. If the outstanding balance is materially below the current value of the machine, a refinance can pull that spread as cash while resetting the payment. We look at payoff statements from your current lender and the machine's current market value, which we establish through secondary market data.
A boom lift sale-leaseback on a Snorkel 2100SJ can free up a significant amount of capital given the machine's value, though deals at that size require a full underwrite. For smaller Snorkel units in the A-series and T-series, leaseback transactions close on the same one-to-two-week timeline as a standard purchase. General contractors who use Snorkel rough-terrain booms on commercial sites and electrical contractors running outdoor service work are among the most common buyers in the T-series range.
A-series articulating or T-series telescopic or the 2100SJ if you are reaching for the top. $50,000 floor, short-doc to $400,000, B and C credit welcome. Tell us the model and the price and we will get you a structure back in about a day and keys in about two weeks.
Common Questions
Can I finance a pre-2009 Snorkel boom lift?
Sometimes, but it is a harder underwrite. Older pre-relaunch Snorkel machines have thinner parts support and are less liquid in the secondary market. We look at the unit's condition, hours, and overall deal structure carefully. Providing a recent inspection report helps if you are buying an older Snorkel.
Snorkel is less common than JLG or Genie. Does that hurt my financing options?
Not significantly. The underwrite is based on machine value, your cash flow, and your credit. Snorkel machines from the post-2009 production run hold reasonable resale value, especially in rental-market regions where Ahern operates. We treat them comparably to the major brands on newer units.
Do you finance the Snorkel 2100SJ for specialty height contractors?
Yes, though deals at that machine's price point require a full underwrite rather than the short-doc path. You will need business financials and tax returns for a transaction in that range. The credit tolerance and timeline are similar, but the documentation requirement is higher.
I am buying a Snorkel from an Ahern Rentals fleet disposition. Is that treated like a dealer purchase?
Functionally yes. Fleet dispositions from large rental companies like Ahern come with documented service records, known hours, and clear title, which makes the underwrite clean. These transactions usually move quickly.
Can I include a transport trailer in my Snorkel financing?
Yes. If the trailer is sold as a package with the machine, we can often include the combined price in a single financed amount. Soft costs beyond the equipment itself depend on the overall deal structure and loan-to-value, so ask us when you apply.