Client Overview Our client is a family-run partnership, made up of three members – mum, dad, and son – operating within the construction and contracting sector. Like many family businesses, they balance experience with the next generation coming through, and were keen to invest in reliable machinery that would support […]

We were delighted to attend BTME 2026 and The Ripon Show this year, two standout events in the industry calendar that gave us a great opportunity to get out and about, see the latest equipment, and – most importantly – catch up with people face to face. As a specialist […]

Overview This case study highlights how we successfully arranged a tailored finance solution for a private individual purchasing an INEOS Grenadier – a modern, no-nonsense 4×4 designed to deliver uncompromising off-road capability while remaining practical for everyday use. By structuring the finance over four years, with a low initial deposit […]

Tractors: The Unseen Force Behind Britain’s Food Supply Before food reaches the shelves, the fields need preparing.Before that, the land needs cultivating.Before that, the crops must be planted, maintained, harvested, and transported. And at every single stage of that journey, one machine is there: The tractor. Tractors aren’t just vehicles […]

JCB: The British Brand That Dug, Lifted, Built, and Innovated Its Way Into History Few companies represent British engineering quite like JCB. From humble beginnings in a small garage in Rocester in 1945, JCB has grown into a global manufacturer with world-leading innovation, unmatched brand recognition, and an iconic yellow […]

Ford Transit: The Workhorse That’s Kept Britain Moving for Nearly 60 Years There are vehicles you see on the road.And then there are vehicles you see everywhere. The Ford Transit sits firmly in the second camp – a van so deeply woven into British business that it’s become part of […]

The Land Rover Defender: The British Icon That Never Stopped Working There aren’t many machines that can claim to be part of Britain’s DNA – but the Land Rover Defender can. From muddy fields to mountain rescue, the Defender has been there, done it, and probably towed it home too. […]

Britain is built on hard work — farms, construction sites, workshops, transport yards, factories, and small businesses up and down the country. And behind all of that graft lies a fleet of machines and vehicles that make it possible. At Forest Road Finance, we’re proud to support the assets that […]

As we approach the forthcoming UK Budget, it’s a critical moment for small and medium-sized businesses to take stock: what changes might be in the pipeline, and how could they impact your business strategy, cash-flow and growth plans? 1. The Context: Pressure on UK SMEs UK SMEs remain the backbone […]

The construction sector is a notoriously competitive sector in the finance world, and there’s every reason it should be. Construction firms, civil engineers, groundworks companies, and plant hire businesses are huge contributors to both our economy and society. Aside from the financials, the heavy-duty equipment the sector invests in tends […]