trailer hire - head to head
Cartwright vs Nissan
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 | Nissan | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Altrincham) | Japan (Yokohama) |
| Making trailers since | 1979 | 1933 |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | box trailers, curtainsiders, double-deck trailers, fridge trailers | cars, crossovers, vans |
| Best known for | Double Deck | Juke |
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 Nissan if...
A major Japanese carmaker whose compact Juke crossover is common on used-car led UK rental and private hire fleets.
Look at: Juke, Qashqai
Full Nissan 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 Nissan - common questions
Is Cartwright better than Nissan?
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 major Japanese carmaker whose compact Juke crossover is common on used-car led UK rental and private hire fleets.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Cartwright or Nissan?
Cartwright: One of the larger UK trailer builders, widely used by hauliers and hire companies for artic trailers. Nissan: Widely available on the UK new and used car and rental markets.
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.