trailer hire brand
Nugent
The credible head-on alternative to Ifor Williams for working farms and contractors. A heavy chassis, Dual Drive suspension and a reputation for short order-to-delivery times win it buyers who want Ifor-grade toughness without Ifor lead times.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Northern Ireland (Dungannon)
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Weight range
750kg gross up to 3,500kg on the tri-axle livestock trailers
Main dealers across Britain and Ireland, strongest in Northern Ireland and the agricultural belt.
What Nugent builds
Nugent model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| T series (T3118H, T3718H) | Tippers |
| F series (F3720H, F4320T) | Flatbeds |
| LS and LC series | Livestock, sheep and cattle |
| P2813S | Plant, 2,700kg gross |
| U2213A | Utility, 750kg gross |
How Nugent compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Nugent.
Nugent vs Ifor Williams
The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Nugent vs Graham Edwards
A Yorkshire livestock and commercial specialist whose own line is "build up to a standard, not down to a cost". Heavier-gauge construction than the volume brands, and strong loyalty among farmers in the North of England.
Nugent vs Bateson
The hydraulic tilt-bed specialist, and a company that has been making trailers since 1934. Avonride independent rubber suspension, full hot-dip galvanising and long-tail spares support make it the pick for buyers who intend to keep a trailer for decades rather than years.
Nugent vs Blue Line
Value-focused British-built general purpose trailers and box vans. Suits tradespeople and smallholders who want a galvanised UK-made trailer for meaningfully less than Ifor Williams money, with a useful sideline in vending and catering bodies.
UK companies hiring and selling Nugent
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