trailer hire - head to head
Equi-Trek vs Nugent
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.
| Equi-Trek | Nugent | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | UK (Thirsk, North Yorkshire) | Northern Ireland (Dungannon) |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Horse trailers, Motorised horseboxes, Trailers with living accommodation | Livestock, General purpose, Tiltbed and flatbed, Plant |
| Weight range | 2,000kg - 7,500kg | 750kg gross up to 3,500kg on the tri-axle livestock trailers |
| Best known for | Sonic / Equinox | T series (T3118H, T3718H) |
Choose Equi-Trek if...
Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer.
Look at: Sonic / Equinox, Victory / Evolution, Star-Treka / Multi-Treka
Full Equi-Trek profile →Choose Nugent if...
The credible head-on alternative to Ifor Williams for working farms and contractors. A heavy chassis, Dual Drive suspension and a reputation for short order-to-delivery times win it buyers who want Ifor-grade toughness without Ifor lead times.
Look at: T series (T3118H, T3718H), F series (F3720H, F4320T), LS and LC series
Full Nugent 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.
Equi-Trek vs Nugent - common questions
Is Equi-Trek better than Nugent?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer. The credible head-on alternative to Ifor Williams for working farms and contractors. A heavy chassis, Dual Drive suspension and a reputation for short order-to-delivery times win it buyers who want Ifor-grade toughness without Ifor lead times.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Equi-Trek or Nugent?
Equi-Trek: Sold new and used through a dedicated UK dealer network, including the multi-region Trek Trailers group and other equestrian dealers, across England, Wales and Scotland. Nugent: Main dealers across Britain and Ireland, strongest in Northern Ireland and the agricultural belt.
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.