trailer hire - head to head
Krone vs Lexus
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.
| Krone | Lexus | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany (Werlte) | Japan |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | curtainside trailers, box trailers, agricultural trailers | luxury cars and hybrids |
| Best known for | Mega | CT |
Choose Krone if...
Krone is a major German trailer builder whose Mega curtainsiders, with their extra-tall internal height, are a common sight in UK haulage fleets moving palletised and bulky freight.
Look at: Mega
Full Krone profile →Choose Lexus if...
Toyota's premium brand, built around hybrid powertrains; its compact CT model brought Lexus badge and running costs to buyers who didn't want a full-size luxury saloon.
Look at: CT, RX
Full Lexus 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.
Krone vs Lexus - common questions
Is Krone better than Lexus?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Krone is a major German trailer builder whose Mega curtainsiders, with their extra-tall internal height, are a common sight in UK haulage fleets moving palletised and bulky freight. Toyota's premium brand, built around hybrid powertrains; its compact CT model brought Lexus badge and running costs to buyers who didn't want a full-size luxury saloon.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Krone or Lexus?
Krone: One of the most common curtainside trailer makes on UK roads, widely available secondhand and through haulage trailer dealers. Lexus: Well represented on the UK used car market thanks to Toyota's reliability reputation and hybrid technology.
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.
Other comparisons
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.