trailer hire - head to head
Ifor Williams vs Moto-Trek
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.
| Ifor Williams | Moto-Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Wales (Corwen, Denbighshire) | UK |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | General duty, Flatbed, Livestock, Horsebox | Motorsport trailers with integrated living accommodation |
| Weight range | About 500kg unbraked through to 3,500kg braked | 3,500kg |
| Best known for | GD range (GD84, GD85, GD105, GD106) | Cyclone 180 |
Choose Ifor Williams if...
The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Look at: GD range (GD84, GD85, GD105, GD106), LM range (LM125, LM126, LM147, LM166), GH and GX ranges
Full Ifor Williams profile →Choose Moto-Trek if...
Moto-Trek builds a single line of motorsport trailers that pair an equipment garage with basic overnight living space, aimed at trackday and motorsport competitors who want to transport a bike, kart or similar and stay with it at the circuit. It fills a narrow niche next to general car/motorsport transporters that do not offer living accommodation.
Look at: Cyclone 180
Full Moto-Trek 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.
Ifor Williams vs Moto-Trek - common questions
Is Ifor Williams better than Moto-Trek?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one. Moto-Trek builds a single line of motorsport trailers that pair an equipment garage with basic overnight living space, aimed at trackday and motorsport competitors who want to transport a bike, kart or similar and stay with it at the circuit. It fills a narrow niche next to general car/motorsport transporters that do not offer living accommodation.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Ifor Williams or Moto-Trek?
Ifor Williams: The widest network in Britain - over 50 UK main dealers, plus the factory showroom at Corwen. Parts are available almost anywhere. Moto-Trek: A single-model range sold mainly through the same Trek Trailers dealer group that carries sister brand Equi-Trek; little stock outside that network.
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.