East
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Mehmi Financial Group helps businesses finance and lease East equipment, including transportation equipment, in Canada and the USA. As a brokerage, we compare options from banks, equipment finance companies and alternative lenders for new and used East units, from dealer purchases to private sales. Approval, rates and terms are set by each lender.
About East Manufacturing
East has supplied trailers to the North American market for more than 55 years from its facility in Randolph, Ohio, which spans over 100 acres, according to East. In 1968 East built its first aluminum trailer, a dump trailer, and in August 2023 East was acquired by Fultra. East celebrated 50 years in 2018 with aluminum flatbed, drop deck, dump and refuse trailers and aluminum truck bodies.
East trailers
East is known for aluminum flatbeds, drop decks, dump trailers and refuse transfer trailers. Aluminum construction reduces weight and resists corrosion, which helps carriers haul more and keep trailers longer.
How lenders view East trailers
Aluminum trailers hold value well. Lenders review model year, deck or body condition, axles, suspension and tires, and the freight or hauling contracts behind the trailer.
Financing East trailers
Carriers and aggregate haulers often finance trailers in groups or with tractors. Lenders review contracts and fleet financials.
How East equipment financing works
Most East purchases are financed with an equipment loan or a lease. A loan gives you ownership from day one, with the lender registering a security interest (PPSA in Canada, UCC in the USA). A lease keeps title with the lessor and can lower the monthly payment, with a buyout, renewal or return option at the end.
What lenders check on a East transportation equipment
Lenders look at model year, odometer reading, engine and emissions history, and your driving or operating experience. Long-haul use is often reviewed more closely than local or vocational work.
Expect to provide a credit application, recent business bank statements, the dealer quote or bill of sale with serial number and kilometres or miles, and financial statements or tax returns for larger amounts.
See the full list of eligible equipment, compare equipment financing options, or estimate payments with the equipment financing calculator.
All East models with financing pages
| Model | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| East Manufacturing Corporation | Equipment | Transportation |
Tax treatment of East equipment
In Canada, trucks and tractors designed for hauling freight with a gross vehicle weight rating over 11,788 kg generally fall in CCA Class 16, while other trucks and vehicles generally fall in Class 10. Trailers have their own rules, so confirm the class with your accountant. With a loan, you generally claim capital cost allowance and deduct interest. With a true operating lease, lease payments are generally deductible instead. See the CRA classes of depreciable property. In the USA, Section 179 and bonus depreciation may apply; see IRS Publication 946. Always confirm with your accountant.
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance a used East aluminum dump trailer?
Yes. Lenders review the body, axles, tires and your hauling contracts.
Where is East based?
East is based in Randolph, Ohio.
Who owns East?
East was acquired by Fultra in August 2023.
Can I finance an East flatbed?
Yes. Lenders review the deck, axles, tires and freight.
Can a carrier finance several East trailers?
Yes. Lenders review contracts and fleet financials.
Do aluminum trailers hold their value?
Aluminum trailers resist corrosion and are lighter, which supports resale.
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