plant hire - head to head
Terex vs Thwaites
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.
| Terex | Thwaites | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United States | England (Leamington Spa) |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Site dumpers, Material handling, Aerial work platforms, Crushing and screening | Site dumpers, from walk-behind through to large swivel-tip machines |
| Best known for | Site dumper range | Site dumper range |
Choose Terex if...
A broad group whose UK hire relevance is concentrated in site dumpers and access equipment. Cross-shopped against Thwaites on dumpers more than on anything else.
Look at: Site dumper range
Full Terex profile →Choose Thwaites if...
If you have hired a site dumper in Britain, there is a good chance it was a Thwaites. A focused manufacturer rather than a full-line one, and that focus is why hire fleets keep buying them.
Look at: Site dumper range
Full Thwaites 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.
Terex vs Thwaites - common questions
Is Terex better than Thwaites?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A broad group whose UK hire relevance is concentrated in site dumpers and access equipment. Cross-shopped against Thwaites on dumpers more than on anything else. If you have hired a site dumper in Britain, there is a good chance it was a Thwaites. A focused manufacturer rather than a full-line one, and that focus is why hire fleets keep buying them.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Terex or Thwaites?
Terex: Present in UK hire fleets, particularly dumpers. Thwaites: A British dumper specialist stocked across UK hire fleets.
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.