trailer hire - head to head
Bateson vs Graham Edwards
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.
| Bateson | Graham Edwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England | England (Full Sutton, near York) |
| Making trailers since | 1934 | 1985 |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Hydraulic tilt and transport trailers, Platform, Plant, Box | Livestock, Flatbed, Plant, General purpose |
| Best known for | 22-15, 27-16, 35-16 | Livestock range |
Choose Bateson if...
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.
Look at: 22-15, 27-16, 35-16, PT56, 520, 720, B84
Full Bateson profile →Choose Graham Edwards if...
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.
Look at: Livestock range, Demountable Livestock, Plant and Flatbed ranges
Full Graham Edwards 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.
Bateson vs Graham Edwards - common questions
Is Bateson better than Graham Edwards?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. 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. 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.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Bateson or Graham Edwards?
Bateson: An appointed dealer network, built to order, with a spares department that still supports trailers 20 years old. Graham Edwards: Over 30 agents nationally plus Ireland and mainland Europe, with full EU Type Approval across the range.
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.
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