trailer hire - head to head
Debon vs Tickners
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 | Tickners | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | France (Cheval Liberte group) | England (Terrington St John, Cambridgeshire) |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | Box van trailers, Tippers, one-way and three-way, Open and enclosed car transporters, Motorcycle trailers | Box trailers, built to order, Exhibition and kiosk bodies, Karting trailers, Roof-tent variants |
| Weight range | Box vans 1,300kg to 2,600kg gross; tippers 1,500kg to 3,500kg gross | 500kg, 650kg and 750kg unbraked; GB braked rated 1,200kg to 1,800kg |
| Best known for | Roadster C300 to C900 | CP Box |
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 Tickners if...
Bespoke lightweight box trailers, built to order in the colour you ask for. The go-to for karting teams, motorcycle and trike owners, B+E driving schools and anyone who wants a particular internal fit-out rather than an off-the-shelf box.
Look at: CP Box, Eco Box, GP Single Axle Box
Full Tickners 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 Tickners - common questions
Is Debon better than Tickners?
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. Bespoke lightweight box trailers, built to order in the colour you ask for. The go-to for karting teams, motorcycle and trike owners, B+E driving schools and anyone who wants a particular internal fit-out rather than an off-the-shelf box.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Debon or Tickners?
Debon: A dedicated UK and Ireland distributor at Corwen with a wide dealer network behind it. Tickners: Dealer-only. They do not sell direct from the factory and point buyers to their stockists.
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.