tool hire - head to head
Airrex vs Bona
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Airrex | Bona | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Finland | Sweden (Malmo) |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Diesel infrared space heaters, Portable dehumidifiers | wood floor sanding machines, finishes and accessories |
| Best known for | AH-300i | Mega |
Choose Airrex if...
A Finnish maker of diesel-fired infrared heaters sold under the Airrex and Rex Nordic names. Builders and event riggers use them to heat large unheated sheds, workshops and marquees without running ductwork.
Look at: AH-300i
Full Airrex profile →Choose Bona if...
A Swedish flooring brand supplying sanding machines, finishes and accessories to wood floor contractors worldwide. Its finishes and belt sanders are hired and sold through UK floor sanding specialists.
Look at: Mega, FlexiSand
Full Bona profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK tool hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Airrex vs Bona - common questions
Is Airrex better than Bona?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A Finnish maker of diesel-fired infrared heaters sold under the Airrex and Rex Nordic names. Builders and event riggers use them to heat large unheated sheds, workshops and marquees without running ductwork. A Swedish flooring brand supplying sanding machines, finishes and accessories to wood floor contractors worldwide. Its finishes and belt sanders are hired and sold through UK floor sanding specialists.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Airrex or Bona?
Airrex: Sold in the UK through a handful of specialist heater dealers and plant hire firms rather than mainstream tool hire chains. Bona: A standard brand among UK floor sanding hire and trade suppliers.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK tool hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
Other comparisons
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.