DFAC Trucks Australia has introduced a fully maintained operating lease for its Captain 45 light truck, giving businesses another way to bring the recently launched brand into their fleets without purchasing the vehicle outright.
The new offering has been developed with FleetPartners and provides customers with a fixed monthly payment while FleetPartners manages the vehicle through its operating lifecycle. At the end of the lease, customers can upgrade, extend the arrangement or return the truck.
For small and medium businesses, DFAC says the arrangement is designed to reduce upfront capital requirements while providing greater certainty around operating costs and cash flow.
Lease terms ranging from two to five years will initially be available for the DFAC Captain 45, with DFAC indicating the program will also be extended to larger-capacity models as they arrive in Australia.
KRW Motor Group CEO and Founder Neil Wang said the leasing offer was part of the distributor’s broader approach to supporting customers beyond the initial vehicle purchase.
“DFAC Trucks Australia wants operators of our trucks to enjoy success and grow their businesses,” Wang said.
He said the operating lease could appeal to both owner-drivers and larger fleet customers looking for an alternative to conventional vehicle ownership.
FleetPartners Partnership Manager Craig Landrigan said the arrangement extends beyond vehicle finance, with the company providing ongoing fleet management support through its Australian team.
“We don’t just help businesses access vehicles — we support their future growth by managing the assets that keep them moving, allowing customers to focus on what they do best,” Landrigan said.
Leasing becomes part of DFAC’s Australian market strategy
The introduction of an operating lease is also an important part of DFAC’s strategy as it works to establish itself in Australia’s competitive light- and medium-duty truck market.
Operating leases can provide fleet operators with greater certainty over vehicle costs while reducing the risks associated with residual values and vehicle disposal at the end of the ownership period.
DFAC says customer requirements will be assessed individually, including the work being undertaken and the operating environment, rather than applying a single approach across every application. Wang said the leasing offer would also be carried across to future larger-capacity models planned for the Australian market.
Captain 45 leads the rollout
The Captain 45 is powered by a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel Cummins engine producing 121kW and 400Nm.
Standard safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, driver and passenger airbags, a reversing camera and parking sensors. The truck also carries ECE-R29 cabin strength certification.
DFAC Trucks is distributed locally by KRW Motor Group and currently has seven foundation sites, supported by another 10 customer service locations around Australia.
For fleet operators considering a new truck brand, the addition of fully maintained leasing gives DFAC another tool to reduce the financial and operational barriers associated with trialling the Captain 45, while providing a pathway for the distributor to build longer-term relationships with Australian fleets.
