trailer hire - head to head
HM Trailers vs Lexus
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.
| HM Trailers | Lexus | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom | Japan |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | commercial dump trailers, plant trailers | luxury cars and hybrids |
| Best known for | DC20 | CT |
Choose HM Trailers if...
HM Trailers is a UK builder of commercial dump trailers used by groundworkers and waste operators to cart muck and aggregate behind a tractor unit or plant carrier.
Look at: DC20
Full HM Trailers profile →Choose Lexus if...
Toyota's premium brand, built around hybrid powertrains; its compact CT model brought Lexus badge and running costs to buyers who didn't want a full-size luxury saloon.
Look at: CT, RX
Full Lexus 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.
HM Trailers vs Lexus - common questions
Is HM Trailers better than Lexus?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. HM Trailers is a UK builder of commercial dump trailers used by groundworkers and waste operators to cart muck and aggregate behind a tractor unit or plant carrier. Toyota's premium brand, built around hybrid powertrains; its compact CT model brought Lexus badge and running costs to buyers who didn't want a full-size luxury saloon.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, HM Trailers or Lexus?
HM Trailers: A small UK trailer builder sold direct rather than through national dealer networks. Lexus: Well represented on the UK used car market thanks to Toyota's reliability reputation and hybrid technology.
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.