Yellowgate Group

What Yellowgate Group does

Yellowgate Group is an Australian private equipment-finance company headquartered in Brisbane that offers a single core product: a 12-month Rent Now, Buy Later (rent-to-own) agreement under which Yellowgate purchases a customer's nominated equipment and rents it back with monthly, tax-deductible payments and an optional end-of-term purchase at a reduced price. Deals range from A$50,000 to A$15 million in equipment value, with approvals targeted within 24 hours, and the company sources from a network of more than 1,490 equipment brands - including XCMG, Volvo, Sandvik, Sany, John Deere, Kobelco, Western Star and Freightliner - handling spec upgrades, mobilisation and delivery end-to-end.

The company serves six verticalised customer segments: civil and construction, mining, earthmoving, heavy haulage, agriculture and local government (council). Its target customer profile is businesses - from new-ABN startups through to Tier-1 contractors - that have exhausted capital expenditure budgets but retain operating expenditure capacity, want off-balance-sheet assets, or need to convert equipment from cash purchase into deductible rental expense. Primary use cases include fast equipment access, optional ownership, and balance-sheet relief (an explicit ATO Debt Clearing product exists for refinancing existing fleet).

Distribution is through a phone-led direct sales motion (1300 225 594), a self-serve digital application portal, and an accredited finance-broker referral channel (broker partners include Dark Horse Financial and Queensland Portfolio Finance). Yellowgate adds revenue from both recurring monthly rental income and from one-time purchase conversions at lease end. As of the disclosed operational metrics the company has cumulatively supplied 796+ assets to 250+ businesses across 295+ Australian locations. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or revenue figures are disclosed; the company is founder/management-owned and operating with an 11-50 employee headcount.

Name

Yellowgate Group

Legal name

Yellowgate Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://yellowgategroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yellowgate Group is an Australian Brisbane-based equipment-finance company offering a 12-month Rent Now, Buy Later product for businesses in mining, construction, earthmoving, heavy haulage, agriculture and council sectors. It sources equipment from 1,490+ brands and serves 250+ businesses Australia-wide through direct sales and finance-broker channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equipment Rental & Financing

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53249)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Finance Lessors (6172), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Medium-Duty Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Class 3–6) (TLABABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Light-Duty Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Class 1–2) (TLABABAA)

Keywords

• Equipment rental financing
• Rent to own equipment
• Construction equipment leasing
• Mining equipment finance
• Off-balance sheet fleet

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental Payments: 12-month rental agreements with monthly payments. At end of term, customers can purchase equipment at a reduced rate (using accrued rental rebate), continue renting month-to-month, or return equipment with no further obligation.
2. Equipment Purchase Revenue: When customers choose to purchase equipment at the end of rental term, they pay a reduced purchase price that reflects rental rebates accrued during the rental period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yellowgate Group purchases equipment on behalf of Australian businesses from a network of 1,490+ brands and rents it back over a fixed 12-month term, with customers able to purchase the equipment at a reduced price using accrued rental rebates, continue renting month-to-month, or return the asset with no further obligation. The minimum equipment value is $50,000 AUD with no upper cap (range $50k–$15M), and rental payments are fully tax-deductible as operating expenses, providing an off-balance sheet alternative to traditional equipment finance for mining, civil construction, earthmoving, heavy haulage, agriculture, and council customers.

Product overview

Yellowgate Group operates as a single unified product—its Rent Now, Buy Later (Rent to Own) financing solution—which is supported by several add-on services. The core offering is a 12-month equipment rental agreement where Yellowgate purchases equipment on behalf of customers and rents it back with an option to purchase. This is complemented by an Equipment Sourcing Service that taps into a network of 1490+ equipment brands including XCMG, Western Star, Sany, Volvo, Sandvik, Kobelco, John Deere, and Freightliner. The company serves six distinct industry verticals (Civil and Construction, Mining, Earthmoving, Heavy Haulage, Agriculture, and Council) with tailored equipment solutions. Additional modules include an ATO Debt Clearing Solution (equipment refinancing), a Broker Partnership Program for finance brokers, and a Tender Support Service for pre-tender equipment planning. The architecture is portfolio-based, with the core Rent to Own product serving as the central offering across all industries, supported by specialized services addressing specific business needs like tax debt management and tender confidence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rent Now, Buy Later (Rent to Own) A 12-month equipment rental agreement where Yellowgate purchases equipment on behalf of the customer from its network of 1,490+ brands and rents it back, with monthly tax-deductible payments. Customers may purchase at any time during the term, with rental payments accruing toward a rebate that reduces the end-of-term purchase price; alternative end-of-term options include continued month-to-month rental or return with no further obligation. Minimum equipment value $50,000 AUD; range $50k–$15M AUD.
• Equipment Sourcing Service Sourcing and supply coordination of equipment from brands including XCMG, Western Star, Sany, Volvo, Sandvik, Kobelco, John Deere, and Freightliner, with spec upgrades (mine-spec, civil-spec) and mobilisation and delivery management across Australia.
• Civil and Construction Equipment Solutions Rent to Own solutions for civil and construction businesses covering excavators, loaders, compactors, and site preparation equipment with flexible payment terms and optional ownership pathways.
• Mining Equipment Solutions Off-balance sheet mining equipment Rent to Own solutions including excavators, dump trucks, water carts, crushers, loaders, screening equipment, dozers, and articulated trucks, supplied mine-spec ready for remote and on-site operations.
• Earthmoving Equipment Solutions Flexible Rent to Own solutions for earthmoving equipment including excavators, graders, loaders, scrapers, rollers, tippers, and compactors tailored to Australian terrain and project conditions.
• Heavy Haulage Equipment Solutions Rent to Own solutions for heavy haulage businesses providing trucks and trailers with flexible terms, no long-term lock-ins, and optional ownership pathways.
• Agricultural Equipment Solutions Flexible agricultural equipment access via Rent to Own covering trucks, tractors, harvesters, and headers with fast access and scalable solutions for farms across Australia, with quarterly payment cadence for seasonal cashflow.
• Council Equipment Solutions Equipment access solutions for local councils with ageing fleets and constrained annual budgets, providing excavators, graders, loaders, water trucks, and power generation outside of traditional budget cycles with quarterly payment alignment.
• ATO Debt Clearing Solution Equipment refinancing solution where Yellowgate purchases existing equipment owned by the business and places it on a Rent to Own agreement, allowing the business to unlock equity for clearing ATO tax debt while the equipment stays on site working.
• Broker Partnership Program Finance broker accreditation program allowing brokers to offer Rent to Own equipment solutions to their clients as an alternative to traditional equipment finance, supported by a low-doc application process and dedicated broker support.
• Tender Support Service Pre-tender equipment sourcing and scheduling support to help contractors secure plant availability, pricing, and mobilisation timing before submitting project bids.

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XCMGcoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. XCMG is a major Chinese construction machinery manufacturer.
• Western StarcoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. Western Star manufactures trucks for heavy-duty applications.
• SanycoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. Sany is a global heavy equipment manufacturer.
• VolvocoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. Volvo Construction Equipment provides excavators, loaders, and other construction machinery.
• SandvikcoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. Sandvik provides mining and construction equipment including crushers and screening plants.
• KobelcocoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. Kobelco manufactures excavators popular in Australian market.
• John DeerecoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. John Deere provides agricultural and construction equipment.
• FreightlinercoreOthersEquipment supplier brand featured in partner logos section. Freightliner manufactures commercial trucks for Australian market.
• Dark Horse FinancialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinance broker partner providing rental equipment financing for clients. Referrer of customers to Yellowgate's Rent to Own program.
• QPF (Queensland Portfolio Finance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinance broker partner placing clients for equipment financing. Broker testimonial cites successful client growth through Yellowgate equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kennards Hire: Family-owned Australian equipment hire chain offering tools, access equipment, and small-to-medium machinery to trade and industrial customers. Comparable as a domestic equipment rental provider with broad vertical coverage and a hire-to-own option.
• EquipmentShare: US-based equipment rental and fleet management company with a tech-enabled platform and rent-to-own offerings for construction contractors. Directly comparable for its equipment rental-plus-finance model and target customer base of construction operators.
• Custom Fleet: Large Australian vehicle and equipment leasing provider offering novated leases, operating leases, and fleet management. Comparable as an established equipment finance operator serving commercial customers in the Australian market.
• FleetPartners: Major Australian fleet management and equipment leasing company (post-Eclipx merger) serving commercial customers with vehicle and equipment finance solutions. Comparable as an Australian equipment/vehicle leasing operator with finance-led economics.
• Coates Hire (CMI): Australia's largest equipment hire company, providing rental of industrial plant and equipment to mining, construction, and infrastructure customers. Directly comparable as the dominant Australian equipment rental operator serving the same core verticals as Yellowgate.

Regional players

• SG Fleet: Australian fleet management, vehicle leasing, and equipment finance provider. Comparable as a regional player offering finance-led fleet solutions to commercial customers in Australia, with overlap in equipment leasing.
• Boom Logistics: Australian crane hire, heavy lifting, and equipment logistics company serving mining, construction, and infrastructure. Comparable as a regional equipment hire operator focused on the Australian heavy equipment market.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: World's largest equipment rental company serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers across North America. Comparable as a broad incumbent equipment rental operator, though at significantly larger scale than Yellowgate.
• Herc Rentals: US-focused equipment rental company serving industrial, infrastructure, and commercial customers with a broad fleet. Comparable as a broad equipment rental incumbent with similar customer verticals (construction, infrastructure, industrial).
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): UK-listed global equipment rental group operating Sunbelt Rentals in North America and A-Plant in the UK. Comparable as a major equipment rental incumbent with diversified geographic exposure and broad end-market coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yellowgategroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yellowgate-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/yellowgategroup

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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