trailer hire - head to head
Bateson vs Woodford
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 | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England | England (Northamptonshire) |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Hydraulic tilt and transport trailers, Platform, Plant, Box | Open and covered car transporters, Flatbed, Motorcycle trailers |
| Best known for | 22-15, 27-16, 35-16 | Auto Cruiser |
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 Woodford if...
A specialist car-transport builder pitched just below Brian James. The Wide Body and Auto Cruiser suit modern wide cars and low-clearance vehicles, and traders buy them for close to Brian James capability at a keener price.
Look at: Auto Cruiser, Wide Body, Lightweight and Standard
Full Woodford 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 Woodford - common questions
Is Bateson better than Woodford?
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 specialist car-transport builder pitched just below Brian James. The Wide Body and Auto Cruiser suit modern wide cars and low-clearance vehicles, and traders buy them for close to Brian James capability at a keener price.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Bateson or Woodford?
Bateson: An appointed dealer network, built to order, with a spares department that still supports trailers 20 years old. Woodford: A UK manufacturer with an established stockist network across the country.
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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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.