trailer hire - head to head
Saris vs Variant
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.
| Saris | Variant | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Netherlands | Denmark |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | General purpose and box trailers, Platform trailers, Tippers, Transporters | Galvanised box, tipper, car transporter and enclosed trailers to 3.5t |
| Weight range | General purpose range 750kg to 2,700kg gross | Up to 3.5t per overseas distributors; not UK-verified |
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 →Choose Variant if...
Danish-built galvanised trailers with a good reputation in Scandinavia, Australia and the United States. The honest position for a UK buyer is that they are not meaningfully distributed here, so parts and servicing are the question to settle first.
Full Variant 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.
Saris vs Variant - common questions
Is Saris better than Variant?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. 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. Danish-built galvanised trailers with a good reputation in Scandinavia, Australia and the United States. The honest position for a UK buyer is that they are not meaningfully distributed here, so parts and servicing are the question to settle first.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Saris or Variant?
Saris: A dealer locator exists and used units appear on UK listing sites, but no dedicated UK importer surfaced. Treat as a considered import. Variant: No UK importer or dealer network was found. Distributors exist in Australia and the USA. In Britain these turn up as private imports or used units.
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.