trailer hire - head to head
Graham Edwards 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.
| Graham Edwards | Nugent | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England (Full Sutton, near York) | Northern Ireland (Dungannon) |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Livestock, Flatbed, Plant, General purpose | Livestock, General purpose, Tiltbed and flatbed, Plant |
| Best known for | Livestock range | T series (T3118H, T3718H) |
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 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.
Graham Edwards vs Nugent - common questions
Is Graham Edwards better than Nugent?
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 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, Graham Edwards or Nugent?
Graham Edwards: Over 30 agents nationally plus Ireland and mainland Europe, with full EU Type Approval across the range. 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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