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Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer vs Nugent P3718T
The Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer is a heavy duty galvanised plant trailer with spring assisted ramp. The Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer | Nugent P3718T | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 215.75.17.5 | 13 inch |
| Model rating | 8 tonne | - |
| Bed size | 13' x 6' 3" | - |
| Suspension | 4 leaf | - |
| Bed length | - | 3.7m |
| Bed width | - | 1.8m |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Bed height | - | 403mm |
Sources: Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer, Nugent P3718T. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer if...
A heavy duty plant trailer for contractors and groundworks firms moving mini and midi excavators. Fitted with load-sensing ABS braking and a spring assisted loading ramp.
Full 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the P3718T if...
The P3718T is one of Nugent's tri-axle plant trailers, using its Dual Drive suspension to keep a low, stable loading angle for machinery. It suits contractors and plant hire firms who want the extra stability of three axles over a twin-axle model like the Ifor Williams GX126 at a similar 3500kg gross weight.
Full P3718T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer and the Nugent P3718T?
The Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer is a heavy duty galvanised plant trailer with spring assisted ramp; the Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
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