plant hire - head to head
Kassbohrer vs M2R Racing
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.
| Kassbohrer | M2R Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany, now Turkey (Tirsan Kassbohrer) | UK |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | heavy low loader and specialist semi-trailers | Pit bikes, Dirt bikes, Quad bikes |
| Best known for | LB5E | KMXR125 |
Choose Kassbohrer if...
A heavy trailer brand with German origins, now built by Turkey's Tirsan Kassbohrer, supplying low loaders and other specialist semi-trailers to heavy haulage fleets.
Look at: LB5E
Full Kassbohrer profile →Choose M2R Racing if...
A budget UK pit bike and dirt bike brand, aimed at recreational off-road riders rather than competitive racing.
Look at: KMXR125
Full M2R Racing profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK plant 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.
Kassbohrer vs M2R Racing - common questions
Is Kassbohrer better than M2R Racing?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A heavy trailer brand with German origins, now built by Turkey's Tirsan Kassbohrer, supplying low loaders and other specialist semi-trailers to heavy haulage fleets. A budget UK pit bike and dirt bike brand, aimed at recreational off-road riders rather than competitive racing.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Kassbohrer or M2R Racing?
Kassbohrer: Used by specialist heavy haulage operators rather than general trailer hire. M2R Racing: Sold as a budget UK-market brand through motorcycle dealers and online rather than mainstream showrooms.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK plant 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.