trailer hire - head to head
Cartwright vs Goldhofer
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.
| Cartwright | Goldhofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Altrincham) | Germany (Memmingen) |
| Making trailers since | 1979 | 1705 |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | box trailers, curtainsiders, double-deck trailers, fridge trailers | heavy haulage low loaders and specialist transport trailers |
| Best known for | Double Deck | Wafer Deck |
Choose Cartwright if...
Cartwright is a UK builder of heavy artic trailers used across haulage and logistics. Its double-deck trailers let an operator carry two layers of pallets or roll cages on a single trailer, effectively doubling the load for a given road space.
Look at: Double Deck
Full Cartwright profile →Choose Goldhofer if...
A long-established German manufacturer of heavy haulage trailers, used by UK abnormal load and heavy transport specialists to move oversized and overweight loads.
Look at: Wafer Deck, STZ-VP
Full Goldhofer 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.
Cartwright vs Goldhofer - common questions
Is Cartwright better than Goldhofer?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Cartwright is a UK builder of heavy artic trailers used across haulage and logistics. Its double-deck trailers let an operator carry two layers of pallets or roll cages on a single trailer, effectively doubling the load for a given road space. A long-established German manufacturer of heavy haulage trailers, used by UK abnormal load and heavy transport specialists to move oversized and overweight loads.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Cartwright or Goldhofer?
Cartwright: One of the larger UK trailer builders, widely used by hauliers and hire companies for artic trailers. Goldhofer: Used by specialist heavy haulage operators rather than general trailer hire firms.
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.