trailer hire - head to head
Humbaur vs Saris
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.
| Humbaur | Saris | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany (Gersthofen, Bavaria) | Netherlands |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Flatbed, Tandem wheels-in, Box, Vehicle transporters | General purpose and box trailers, Platform trailers, Tippers, Transporters |
| Weight range | 750kg to 3.5t in the car-trailer range; the commercial side runs to 55 tonnes | General purpose range 750kg to 2,700kg gross |
| Best known for | HT series | Easy |
Choose Humbaur if...
German engineering breadth - around 420 standard models, so if a configuration exists Humbaur probably builds it. Worth seeking out when you need something specific, such as a refrigerated body or an unusual tipper spec, and will accept a longer UK supply chain to get it.
Look at: HT series, HTK series, HA series (e.g. HA 202513)
Full Humbaur profile →Choose Saris if...
Well-made Dutch aluminium box trailers carrying a three-year warranty. Buy on specification, but check who will service it locally before committing, because in Britain this is an order rather than a shelf purchase.
Look at: Easy, McAlu Comfort and McAlu Pro, Classic Wood
Full Saris 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.
Humbaur vs Saris - common questions
Is Humbaur better than Saris?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. German engineering breadth - around 420 standard models, so if a configuration exists Humbaur probably builds it. Worth seeking out when you need something specific, such as a refrigerated body or an unusual tipper spec, and will accept a longer UK supply chain to get it. Well-made Dutch aluminium box trailers carrying a three-year warranty. Buy on specification, but check who will service it locally before committing, because in Britain this is an order rather than a shelf purchase.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Humbaur or Saris?
Humbaur: Over 500 partners in Germany but only scattered UK dealers. No large dedicated UK distributor network. Saris: A dealer locator exists and used units appear on UK listing sites, but no dedicated UK importer surfaced. Treat as a considered import.
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.