Oregon has no sales tax on equipment, which takes thousands of dollars off the financed amount compared with a purchase across the river in Washington. What Oregon has instead is the weight-mile tax on trucks over 26,000 pounds, a timber and nursery economy that runs on specialized equipment, and two of the largest bridge and highway projects in the Northwest under way in Portland.
We place Oregon files with lenders that fund forestry, farm, construction, and trucking equipment in the state, from a Willamette Valley nursery to a Coos Bay logging crew to a Portland site-work contractor. Options in 24 to 48 hours on a soft inquiry.
Who we finance in Oregon
What is driving equipment demand in Oregon
- The I-5 Rose Quarter project in Portland and the Interstate Bridge Replacement on the Columbia River, shared with Washington, are both moving.
- Intel's Hillsboro campus anchors ongoing semiconductor construction.
- ODOT is simplifying the weight-mile tax to ten rate tiers, with the change effective in mid-2027.
We work with businesses across Oregon, including Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, and Medford, and the rural counties in between.
Sales tax and income tax on equipment in Oregon
Tax rules change and depend on your facts. Confirm with your accountant before relying on any of this.
Trucks, trailers, and titling in Oregon
- Apportioned registration through ODOT for interstate carriers, plus weight-mile tax enrollment.
- Off-road equipment that stays off public roads is not titled or plated.
Where Oregon buyers find equipment
We finance equipment from any dealer, auction, or private seller. Dealers and auctions our Oregon customers use include Pape Machinery (Caterpillar, construction and agriculture), Pape Kenworth (trucks). Get pre-approved before you go so the seller sees a buyer who can close.
Equipment we finance
Excavators · Dozers and loaders · Skid steers · Semi trucks · Trailers · Farm equipment · Cranes and lifts
About financing in Oregon
Equipment financing in Oregon is arranged through Land Tech Capital's network of third-party lenders and lessors. Land Tech Capital is a New York based commercial finance broker, not a lender, and does not hold a Oregon license. Your financing agreement will be with the lender or lessor, who provides any disclosures Oregon law requires. No fee is charged to you before funding, and we are paid by the lender when a deal closes.
Questions we get
Is there really no sales tax on equipment in Oregon?
Correct. Oregon has no general sales tax, so an excavator or tractor is financed at the purchase price with no tax added.
How does the weight-mile tax affect a financed truck?
It does not change the financing. It is an operating tax on miles run in Oregon by trucks over 26,000 pounds, reported to ODOT, and it replaces fuel tax for those vehicles.
Do you finance logging equipment in Oregon?
Yes. Forestry is a specialized program, and used yarders, skidders, and processors are financed with age and hour limits that depend on the lender.
