trailer hire - head to head
Hudson Trailers 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.
| Hudson Trailers | Nugent | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Northern Ireland (Armagh) | Northern Ireland (Dungannon) |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Plant trailers, Low loading plant trailers, Flatbed bale trailers, Livestock trailers | Livestock, General purpose, Tiltbed and flatbed, Plant |
| Weight range | Heavy duty, roughly 8 to 18 tonne | 750kg gross up to 3,500kg on the tri-axle livestock trailers |
| Best known for | Plant Trailer | T series (T3118H, T3718H) |
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 →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.
Hudson Trailers vs Nugent - common questions
Is Hudson Trailers better than Nugent?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. 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. 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, Hudson Trailers or Nugent?
Hudson Trailers: Built in Armagh and sold through distributors in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and England. 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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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.