Great Dane
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Mehmi Financial Group helps businesses finance and lease Great Dane equipment, including trailers, in Canada and the USA. As a brokerage, we compare options from banks, equipment finance companies and alternative lenders for new and used Great Dane units, from dealer purchases to private sales. Approval, rates and terms are set by each lender.
About Great Dane
Great Dane traces its history to 1900, when the Savannah Blow Pipe Company was founded in Savannah, Georgia, according to Great Dane. The company went on to become one of North America's best-known trailer manufacturers, and in December 2025 it marked 125 years in Savannah.
Great Dane trailers on our list
Our eligible equipment list includes Great Dane 53-foot dry van and reefer trailers and 48-foot flatbeds. Great Dane is especially well known for refrigerated trailers used to haul food and temperature-sensitive freight, and its dry vans are common in carrier and private fleets.
How lenders view Great Dane trailers
Dry vans and reefers have deep resale markets, which makes them comfortable collateral. Lenders review model year, walls, floor, roof, doors, axles, suspension and tires. On reefers, the refrigeration unit is a big part of the value, so its hours and service history matter. Flatbeds are assessed on deck and frame condition and the freight they will haul.
Financing trailers for carriers and owner-operators
Fleets often finance trailers in groups when they win new freight. Owner-operators running their own authority may finance a trailer alongside their tractor. Lenders look at freight contracts, the trailer-to-tractor ratio and the operator's experience. Comparing dealer programs with independent lenders helps on used trailers and mixed fleets.
How Great Dane equipment financing works
Most Great Dane 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.
Great Dane equipment we help finance
Financing Great Dane trailers
Trailers are financed alongside trucks or on their own. Lenders review trailer type (dry van, reefer, flatbed, step deck, lowboy, dump), model year, axle and suspension setup and, for reefers, the refrigeration unit's hours. Standard dry vans and flatbeds resell widely, while specialized trailers depend more on the buyer's contracts.
Great Dane trailers on our eligible equipment list include Great Dane 48 ft Flatbed Trailer, Great Dane 53 ft Dry Van Trailer, Great Dane 53 ft Reefer Trailer and Great Dane Champion Flatbed Trailer.
What lenders check on a Great Dane trailer
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 Great Dane models with financing pages
| Model | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane 48 ft Flatbed Trailer | Trailer | Transportation |
| Great Dane 53 ft Dry Van Trailer | Trailer | Transportation |
| Great Dane 53 ft Reefer Trailer | Trailer | Transportation |
| Great Dane Champion Flatbed Trailer | Trailer | Transportation |
Tax treatment of Great Dane 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 Great Dane reefer trailer?
Yes. Lenders review the trailer and the reefer unit's hours and service history.
How long has Great Dane been in business?
Great Dane traces its history to 1900 in Savannah, Georgia and marked 125 years in 2025.
Can I finance a Great Dane flatbed?
Yes. Lenders review deck and frame condition and the freight it will haul.
Can a fleet finance several Great Dane trailers?
Yes. Lenders review freight contracts and fleet financials.
Can I finance a trailer with my tractor?
Some lenders will finance a tractor and trailer together.
Do I need freight lined up to finance a trailer?
It strengthens the application, especially for newer carriers.
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