trailer hire - head to head
Graham Edwards vs Ifor Williams
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 | Ifor Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England (Full Sutton, near York) | Wales (Corwen, Denbighshire) |
| Making trailers since | 1985 | 1958 |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Livestock, Flatbed, Plant, General purpose | General duty, Flatbed, Livestock, Horsebox |
| Best known for | Livestock range | GD range (GD84, GD85, GD105, GD106) |
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 Ifor Williams if...
The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Look at: GD range (GD84, GD85, GD105, GD106), LM range (LM125, LM126, LM147, LM166), GH and GX ranges
Full Ifor Williams 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 Ifor Williams - common questions
Is Graham Edwards better than Ifor Williams?
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. The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Graham Edwards or Ifor Williams?
Graham Edwards: Over 30 agents nationally plus Ireland and mainland Europe, with full EU Type Approval across the range. Ifor Williams: The widest network in Britain - over 50 UK main dealers, plus the factory showroom at Corwen. Parts are available almost anywhere.
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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