trailer hire - head to head
Anssems vs Debon
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.
| Anssems | Debon | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Netherlands | France (Cheval Liberte group) |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Car transporters, Flatbed, Low loader and open box, Hard-top and box van | Box van trailers, Tippers, one-way and three-way, Open and enclosed car transporters, Motorcycle trailers |
| Weight range | 500kg gross through 750kg, 1,400kg, 1,500kg, 2,000kg to 2,500kg | Box vans 1,300kg to 2,600kg gross; tippers 1,500kg to 3,500kg gross |
| Best known for | AMT and AMT-ECO | Roadster C300 to C900 |
Choose Anssems if...
Aluminium construction gives unusually high payload for the gross weight, which matters enormously when a licence category or a tow rating is the binding constraint. The GT500 hard-tops are popular with campers who want something lockable.
Look at: AMT and AMT-ECO, BSX and BSX Go-Getter, GT series (GT-O, GT-R, GT-HT, GT-VT)
Full Anssems profile →Choose Debon if...
The ride-quality option in box vans and tippers. The Pullman 2 four-wheel independent suspension gives a low floor and car-like towing, which is exactly what someone moving bikes, a track car or trade kit notices at 60mph on a motorway.
Look at: Roadster C300 to C900, Roadster C1000 and C2000, PWO.1 and PWO.2
Full Debon profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trailer 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.
Anssems vs Debon - common questions
Is Anssems better than Debon?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Aluminium construction gives unusually high payload for the gross weight, which matters enormously when a licence category or a tow rating is the binding constraint. The GT500 hard-tops are popular with campers who want something lockable. The ride-quality option in box vans and tippers. The Pullman 2 four-wheel independent suspension gives a low floor and car-like towing, which is exactly what someone moving bikes, a track car or trade kit notices at 60mph on a motorway.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Anssems or Debon?
Anssems: Approved UK dealers rather than a broad network. Debon: A dedicated UK and Ireland distributor at Corwen with a wide dealer network behind it.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trailer 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.