trailer hire - head to head
Debon vs Saris
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.
| Debon | Saris | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | France (Cheval Liberte group) | Netherlands |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Box van trailers, Tippers, one-way and three-way, Open and enclosed car transporters, Motorcycle trailers | General purpose and box trailers, Platform trailers, Tippers, Transporters |
| Weight range | Box vans 1,300kg to 2,600kg gross; tippers 1,500kg to 3,500kg gross | General purpose range 750kg to 2,700kg gross |
| Best known for | Roadster C300 to C900 | Easy |
Choose Debon if...
The ride-quality option in box vans and tippers. The Pullman 2 four-wheel independent suspension gives a low floor and car-like towing, which is exactly what someone moving bikes, a track car or trade kit notices at 60mph on a motorway.
Look at: Roadster C300 to C900, Roadster C1000 and C2000, PWO.1 and PWO.2
Full Debon profile →Choose Saris if...
Well-made Dutch aluminium box trailers carrying a three-year warranty. Buy on specification, but check who will service it locally before committing, because in Britain this is an order rather than a shelf purchase.
Look at: Easy, McAlu Comfort and McAlu Pro, Classic Wood
Full Saris 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.
Debon vs Saris - common questions
Is Debon better than Saris?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. The ride-quality option in box vans and tippers. The Pullman 2 four-wheel independent suspension gives a low floor and car-like towing, which is exactly what someone moving bikes, a track car or trade kit notices at 60mph on a motorway. Well-made Dutch aluminium box trailers carrying a three-year warranty. Buy on specification, but check who will service it locally before committing, because in Britain this is an order rather than a shelf purchase.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Debon or Saris?
Debon: A dedicated UK and Ireland distributor at Corwen with a wide dealer network behind it. Saris: A dealer locator exists and used units appear on UK listing sites, but no dedicated UK importer surfaced. Treat as a considered import.
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.