trailer hire - head to head
Goldhofer vs Krone
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.
| Goldhofer | Krone | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany (Memmingen) | Germany (Werlte) |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | heavy haulage low loaders and specialist transport trailers | curtainside trailers, box trailers, agricultural trailers |
| Best known for | Wafer Deck | Mega |
Choose Goldhofer if...
A long-established German manufacturer of heavy haulage trailers, used by UK abnormal load and heavy transport specialists to move oversized and overweight loads.
Look at: Wafer Deck, STZ-VP
Full Goldhofer profile →Choose Krone if...
Krone is a major German trailer builder whose Mega curtainsiders, with their extra-tall internal height, are a common sight in UK haulage fleets moving palletised and bulky freight.
Look at: Mega
Full Krone 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.
Goldhofer vs Krone - common questions
Is Goldhofer better than Krone?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A long-established German manufacturer of heavy haulage trailers, used by UK abnormal load and heavy transport specialists to move oversized and overweight loads. Krone is a major German trailer builder whose Mega curtainsiders, with their extra-tall internal height, are a common sight in UK haulage fleets moving palletised and bulky freight.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Goldhofer or Krone?
Goldhofer: Used by specialist heavy haulage operators rather than general trailer hire firms. Krone: One of the most common curtainside trailer makes on UK roads, widely available secondhand and through haulage trailer dealers.
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.