plant hire - head to head
Cormidi vs Scarab Sweepers
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.
| Cormidi | Scarab Sweepers | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Italy | UK (Marden, Kent) |
| Making trailers since | 1995 | 1979 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | tracked mini dumpers, mini skid steers, spider cranes | road sweepers |
| Best known for | C85 | Merlin 55 |
Choose Cormidi if...
Cormidi is an Italian manufacturer of compact tracked dumpers and skid loaders built to get through gateways and gaps a full-size dumper cannot reach. Its machines are aimed at landscapers and groundworkers on tight domestic and garden sites.
Look at: C85
Full Cormidi profile →Choose Scarab Sweepers if...
Scarab Sweepers is a Kent-based manufacturer of truck-mounted road sweepers, now part of the Fayat Group. Its Merlin range is chassis-mounted to trucks from 7.5 tonnes upward and hired by local authorities and contractors for street and site cleaning.
Look at: Merlin 55
Full Scarab Sweepers profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK plant 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.
Cormidi vs Scarab Sweepers - common questions
Is Cormidi better than Scarab Sweepers?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Cormidi is an Italian manufacturer of compact tracked dumpers and skid loaders built to get through gateways and gaps a full-size dumper cannot reach. Its machines are aimed at landscapers and groundworkers on tight domestic and garden sites. Scarab Sweepers is a Kent-based manufacturer of truck-mounted road sweepers, now part of the Fayat Group. Its Merlin range is chassis-mounted to trucks from 7.5 tonnes upward and hired by local authorities and contractors for street and site cleaning.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Cormidi or Scarab Sweepers?
Cormidi: Sold and hired in the UK through specialist plant dealers rather than the mainstream national hire chains. Scarab Sweepers: A well-established UK sweeper brand, hired by specialist sweeper and plant hire companies.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK plant 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.