trailer hire - head to head
Graham Edwards vs Hudson Trailers
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.
| Graham Edwards | Hudson Trailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England (Full Sutton, near York) | Northern Ireland (Armagh) |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Livestock, Flatbed, Plant, General purpose | Plant trailers, Low loading plant trailers, Flatbed bale trailers, Livestock trailers |
| Best known for | Livestock range | Plant Trailer |
Choose Graham Edwards if...
A Yorkshire livestock and commercial specialist whose own line is "build up to a standard, not down to a cost". Heavier-gauge construction than the volume brands, and strong loyalty among farmers in the North of England.
Look at: Livestock range, Demountable Livestock, Plant and Flatbed ranges
Full Graham Edwards profile →Choose Hudson Trailers if...
Hudson Agri Trailers, the trading name used on its own site, builds heavy duty galvanised trailers for farms, groundworks firms and small plant haulage businesses. Its plant and low loading trailers sit above the 3.5 tonne class that most van and pickup hire trailers occupy.
Look at: Plant Trailer, Low Loading Plant Trailer, Flatbed Bale Trailer
Full Hudson Trailers 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.
Graham Edwards vs Hudson Trailers - common questions
Is Graham Edwards better than Hudson Trailers?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A Yorkshire livestock and commercial specialist whose own line is "build up to a standard, not down to a cost". Heavier-gauge construction than the volume brands, and strong loyalty among farmers in the North of England. Hudson Agri Trailers, the trading name used on its own site, builds heavy duty galvanised trailers for farms, groundworks firms and small plant haulage businesses. Its plant and low loading trailers sit above the 3.5 tonne class that most van and pickup hire trailers occupy.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Graham Edwards or Hudson Trailers?
Graham Edwards: Over 30 agents nationally plus Ireland and mainland Europe, with full EU Type Approval across the range. Hudson Trailers: Built in Armagh and sold through distributors in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and England.
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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