Makes and manufacturers
An independent reference on the brands behind UK hire and sales. What each one actually builds, the model ranges worth knowing, how easy they are to get hold of here, and who each make really suits. We sell none of them, which is rather the point.
Trailer hire brands
Ifor Williams
Wales (Corwen, Denbighshire)
General duty, Flatbed, Livestock, Horsebox
Brian James
England (Daventry, Northamptonshire)
Open car transporters, Enclosed race transporters, Plant, Tipper
Indespension
England (Bolton, Lancashire)
Plant, Goods and flatbed, Tilting flatbed, Car transporters
Debon
France (Cheval Liberte group)
Box van trailers, Tippers, one-way and three-way, Open and enclosed car transporters, Motorcycle trailers
Cheval Liberte
France
Horse trailers - single, double, herringbone and living
Nugent
Northern Ireland (Dungannon)
Livestock, General purpose, Tiltbed and flatbed, Plant
Bateson
England
Hydraulic tilt and transport trailers, Platform, Plant, Box
Humbaur
Germany (Gersthofen, Bavaria)
Flatbed, Tandem wheels-in, Box, Vehicle transporters
Bockmann
Germany (Lastrup, Lower Saxony)
Horse trailers, Horse trucks, Cattle transporters, Box, platform, tipper and plant utility trailers
Woodford
England (Northamptonshire)
Open and covered car transporters, Flatbed, Motorcycle trailers
Tickners
England (Terrington St John, Cambridgeshire)
Box trailers, built to order, Exhibition and kiosk bodies, Karting trailers, Roof-tent variants
Graham Edwards
England (Full Sutton, near York)
Livestock, Flatbed, Plant, General purpose
Blue Line
England (Lincolnshire)
Box trailers, General purpose, Flatbed, Beavertail
Erde
France (badged as Daxara in the UK by Indespension)
Small unbraked leisure and domestic tipping trailers, Motorcycle trailers, Customisable chassis
Vlemmix
Netherlands (Asten, North Brabant)
Boat trailers, Tiny house trailers, Machine transporters, Flatbed
Anssems
Netherlands
Car transporters, Flatbed, Low loader and open box, Hard-top and box van
Saris
Netherlands
General purpose and box trailers, Platform trailers, Tippers, Transporters
Eduard
Netherlands
Flatbed, Rear and three-way tippers, Multi-purpose, Car transporters
Lider
France
General purpose, Wooden-sided, Motorbike, Box van
Maypole
UK
Small unbraked car and leisure trailers, Towing and touring accessories
Variant
Denmark
Galvanised box, tipper, car transporter and enclosed trailers to 3.5t
Brenderup
Sweden (Jonkoping)
Boat trailers, Car/vehicle transport trailers, Box and flatbed utility trailers, Contractor/machinery trailers
Equi-Trek
UK (Thirsk, North Yorkshire)
Horse trailers, Motorised horseboxes, Trailers with living accommodation
Fautras
France
Horse trailers and vans, Cargo/utility trailers
M-Tec
Ireland
General purpose box trailers, Tipping trailers, Flatbed trailers, Livestock trailers
Meredith & Eyre
UK (Greater Manchester / Cheshire, North West England)
Flatbed trailers, Goods trailers, Plant trailers, Tipper trailers
Moto-Trek
UK
Motorsport trailers with integrated living accommodation
PRG Trailers
England (Cheshire)
Open car trailers, Enclosed car trailers, Multi-car transporters
Richardson Trailers
England (Norfolk)
Horse trailers
Sun Way
France (Laval)
Boat trailers, Jet-ski trailers
TowMaster
UK (Wigan)
Exhibition trailers, Hospitality trailers, Display and roadshow trailers, Fridge and freezer trailers
Goldhofer
Germany (Memmingen)
heavy haulage low loaders and specialist transport trailers
Knight Mobile Homes
United Kingdom (Surrey)
static holiday homes
Lexus
Japan
luxury cars and hybrids
Nissan
Japan (Yokohama)
cars, crossovers, vans
Pegasus
United Kingdom
horse trailers
Stewart
United Kingdom
heavy tipping trailers
Turatello
Italy
motorsport transporter and living trailers
Cartwright
United Kingdom (Altrincham)
box trailers, curtainsiders, double-deck trailers, fridge trailers
HM Trailers
United Kingdom
commercial dump trailers, plant trailers
Krone
Germany (Werlte)
curtainside trailers, box trailers, agricultural trailers
Rice
United Kingdom (Cosby, Leicestershire)
horse trailers
SDC Trailers
United Kingdom (Toomebridge, Northern Ireland)
semi-trailers, curtainsiders, box trailers, car transporters
TentBox
United Kingdom (Southampton)
roof tents
Eurostock
UK
Livestock trailers
Race Box
UK
Box trailers
Tiger
UK
Double deck trailers
Bailey Trailers
UK (Sleaford, Lincolnshire)
Agricultural trailers, Tipping trailers, Construction and utility trailers, Bespoke trailers
Skoda
Czech Republic (Mlada Boleslav)
Hatchbacks, Estates, SUVs
Eco-Trailer
UK (Middlesbrough)
enclosed car transporter trailers
Tool hire brands
JCB
England (Rocester, Staffordshire)
Backhoe loaders, Micro, mini and midi excavators, Telescopic handlers, Site dumpers
Wacker Neuson
Germany
Compaction plates and rammers, Concrete vibrators, Mini excavators, Site dumpers
Makita
Japan
Cordless and corded power tools, Outdoor power equipment, Site lighting and accessories
DeWalt
United States (Stanley Black and Decker)
Cordless and corded power tools, Site equipment, Hand tools and accessories
Hilti
Liechtenstein
Rotary hammers and breakers, Diamond coring and cutting, Fastening and anchoring systems, Measuring tools
Stihl
Germany
Chainsaws, Cut-off saws, Brushcutters and strimmers, Blowers
Husqvarna
Sweden
Chainsaws, Power cutters, Floor saws and concrete equipment, Mowers and robotic mowers
Belle
England (Sheen, Derbyshire - Altrad group)
Cement mixers, Compaction plates and rammers, Concrete equipment
Altrad
France
Cement mixers, Scaffolding and access, Light construction equipment
Milwaukee
USA
cordless power tools, hand tools, storage, outdoor power equipment
Bosch Professional
Germany
corded and cordless power tools, measuring tools, professional accessories
Karcher
Germany
pressure washers, commercial cleaning equipment, carpet and vacuum cleaners
Honda Power Equipment
Japan
portable generators, water pumps, small petrol engines, garden machinery engines
Festool
Germany
plunge and track saws, dust extraction, sanders, jointing systems
Evolution Power Tools
UK
multi-material mitre and table saws, circular saws, cold cut saws
Draper Tools
UK
hand tools, generators, pressure washers, air compressors
Active
United Kingdom
groundcare and landscaping equipment
Armorgard
United Kingdom
site security cages, tool vaults, van storage systems
Bona
Sweden (Malmo)
wood floor sanding machines, finishes and accessories
Compair
United Kingdom (Camborne, Cornwall)
portable and industrial air compressors
Rhino
United Kingdom
site heaters and drying equipment
Von Arx
Switzerland
floor scarifiers, planers and dust extraction equipment
Barreto Manufacturing
United States (La Grande, Oregon)
hydraulic trenchers, tillers, sod cutters, track loaders
Elite
United Kingdom
air scrubbers and dust extraction equipment
Master
Italy
forced air heaters, dehumidifiers, fans
Morrells
United Kingdom
wood stains, lacquers, wood floor finishes
Rubi
Spain (Rubi, Catalonia)
tile cutters, tile-laying and maintenance tools
Airrex
Finland
Diesel infrared space heaters, Portable dehumidifiers
IQ Lift
UK
Powered access platforms
Shindaiwa
Japan
Diesel welder generators, Chainsaws, Brushcutters, Outdoor power equipment
Blakley Electrics
UK (Harlow)
Temporary site distribution, 110V distribution and transformers, Site lighting, Permanent distribution equipment
Coleman
USA (Wichita, Kansas)
Tents, Camping stoves and coolers, Outdoor furniture and lighting
Doka
Austria (Amstetten)
Wall formwork systems, Climbing formwork, Scaffolding and shoring
Dosko
USA
Stump grinders, Wood chippers
FEIN
Germany (Schwabisch Gmund-Bargau)
Oscillating multi-tools, Metalworking power tools, Vacuum cleaners
Peri
Germany (Weissenhorn)
Wall formwork, Climbing formwork, Scaffolding and shoring
Raimondi
Italy (Modena)
Tile-setting machines, Bridge saws, Levelling systems
Lagler
Germany (Frauenzimmer)
floor sanding machines, edging sanders
Paslode
USA
nail guns, staplers
Pike Signals
UK (Birmingham)
portable traffic lights, automated stop/go boards
Slanetrac
Ireland
mini tracked dumpers, mini digger attachments
Plant hire brands
JCB
England (Rocester, Staffordshire)
Backhoe loaders, Micro, mini and midi excavators, Telescopic handlers, Site dumpers
Kubota
Japan
Mini and compact excavators, Compact track loaders, Compact tractors, Engines used across the plant industry
Takeuchi
Japan
Compact excavators, Track loaders
Caterpillar
United States
Excavators across the full size range, Wheel loaders, Dozers, Telehandlers
Komatsu
Japan
Excavators, Wheel loaders, Dozers
Hitachi
Japan
Excavators, Wheel loaders
Bobcat
United States
Skid-steer loaders, Compact track loaders, Mini excavators, Telehandlers
Thwaites
England (Leamington Spa)
Site dumpers, from walk-behind through to large swivel-tip machines
Terex
United States
Site dumpers, Material handling, Aerial work platforms, Crushing and screening
Wacker Neuson
Germany
Compaction plates and rammers, Concrete vibrators, Mini excavators, Site dumpers
Manitou
France
Telescopic handlers, Rough-terrain forklifts, Access platforms
Merlo
Italy
Telescopic handlers, Rotating telehandlers
Genie
United States (Terex group)
Scissor lifts, Articulated and telescopic boom lifts, Material lifts
Niftylift
England (Milton Keynes)
Trailer-mounted boom lifts, Self-propelled boom lifts, Vehicle-mounted platforms
Avant
Finland
Compact articulated loaders and a very large attachment range
Volvo Construction Equipment
Sweden
excavators, wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, compact excavators
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
South Korea
excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, forklifts
Develon
South Korea
excavators, wheel loaders, mini excavators, articulated dump trucks
Yanmar
Japan
mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, track carriers, backhoe loaders
JLG Industries
United States
boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, low-level access
Haulotte Group
France
scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, vertical mast lifts
Skyjack
Canada
scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers
SANY
China
excavators, telehandlers, road rollers, cranes
Bomag
Germany
Rollers and compaction equipment, Cold planers, Soil stabilisers/recyclers, Plate compactors
Hydrema
Denmark
Articulated dump trucks/dumpers, Wheeled excavators, Backhoe loaders
John Deere
USA
Agricultural tractors, Combines, Construction equipment
MTS
Germany (Germersheim)
Truck-mounted suction/vacuum excavators
Volvo
Sweden
Heavy trucks, Tipper and construction trucks, On-road haulage tractor units
Hyundai Construction Equipment
South Korea
excavators, wheel loaders and other construction machinery
Kassbohrer
Germany, now Turkey (Tirsan Kassbohrer)
heavy low loader and specialist semi-trailers
RSP
United Kingdom
vacuum excavators
Cormidi
Italy
tracked mini dumpers, mini skid steers, spider cranes
Doosan
South Korea (Incheon)
mini and midi excavators, wheel loaders, generators
Terex Finlay
United Kingdom (Omagh, Northern Ireland)
mobile jaw, cone and impact crushers, screeners, conveyors
Keestrack
Belgium
mobile crushers, mobile screeners
Liebherr
Switzerland (Bulle)
wheel loaders, excavators, cranes, concrete equipment
Bucher Municipal
Switzerland (Niederweningen)
Road sweepers, Refuse collection vehicles, Winter maintenance and gritting equipment, Sewer cleaners
Case Construction Equipment
USA (Racine, Wisconsin)
Wheel loaders, Excavators, Backhoe loaders, Skid steers
Kioti
South Korea
Compact tractors, Utility vehicles (UTVs)
LiuGong
China (Liuzhou)
Excavators, Wheel loaders, Graders, Rollers
McCloskey International
Canada (Peterborough, Ontario)
Screeners, Crushers, Stackers
Nordman
Not published
Screeners
Sandvik
Sweden (Sandviken)
Mobile jaw crushers, Cone crushers, Screens, Rock drilling equipment
Arjes
Germany (Krayenberggemeinde, Thuringia)
Slow-speed shredders, Mobile impact crushers
Iseki
Japan (Ehime Prefecture)
Compact and utility tractors, Rice transplanters, Combine harvesters
M2R Racing
UK
Pit bikes, Dirt bikes, Quad bikes
Bell Equipment
South Africa (Richards Bay)
articulated dump trucks, backhoe loaders, graders
Comacchio
Italy (Castello di Godego)
geotechnical drilling rigs, piling rigs, water well rigs
GIYI
China
excavator and skid steer attachments: compaction wheels, rollers, brush cutters, mulchers
Rokbak
UK (Motherwell, Scotland)
articulated dump trucks
Rotair
Italy
portable air compressors, hydraulic breakers
Scarab Sweepers
UK (Marden, Kent)
road sweepers
TMC Cancela
Spain
agricultural and forestry machinery: brush cutters, mowers, weed control equipment
Specialist vehicle hire brands
Ford Transit
United States and Europe (Ford)
Panel vans, Luton and box bodies, Tippers, Crew cabs
Mercedes Sprinter
Germany
Panel vans, Luton and box bodies, Tippers, Chassis cabs for conversion
Iveco
Italy
Large vans, Light trucks up to 7.2t, Chassis cabs for tipper and box conversion
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Germany
panel van, chassis cab, crew van, kombi/minibus
Renault
France
panel van, crew van, chassis cab, platform cab
Vauxhall
UK
panel van, crew van, chassis cab, electric van
Peugeot
France
panel van, window van, chassis cab, dropside
Citroen
France
panel van, window van, chassis cab, Luton conversion
Toyota
Japan
pickup truck, panel van, electric van, crew cab
MAN TGE
Germany
panel van, chassis cab, crew cab, all-wheel drive panel van
Equi-Sport Horseboxes
England (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire)
Horsebox conversions on van chassis (for example the Vauxhall Movano)
Hamer Horsebox Conversions
England (Skelmersdale, Lancashire)
Horsebox conversions on van chassis (for example the Renault Master)
Bentley
United Kingdom (Crewe)
luxury cars, luxury SUVs
BMW
Germany (Munich)
executive cars, SUVs, electric vehicles
Ferrari
Italy (Maranello)
sports cars and supercars
Focus Motor Yachts
Netherlands
sports cruiser motor yachts
Ford
United States (Dearborn, Michigan)
vans, cars, commercial vehicles
Lamborghini
Italy (Sant'Agata Bolognese)
supercars and performance SUVs
Land Rover
United Kingdom (Solihull)
4x4s and SUVs
Mercedes-Benz
Germany (Stuttgart)
luxury and executive cars, vans
Porsche
Germany (Stuttgart)
sports cars and performance SUVs
Poseidon
Unknown
small aluminium workboats
Princess Yachts
United Kingdom (Plymouth)
motor yachts
Rolls-Royce
United Kingdom (Goodwood)
ultra-luxury cars and SUVs
Jeanneau
France (Les Herbiers)
sailing yachts, motor yachts, powerboats
Volkswagen
Germany (Wolfsburg)
cars, vans
Azimut Yachts
Italy (Avigliana)
Flybridge motor yachts, Sport motor yachts, Superyachts
Chrysler
USA (Detroit, Michigan)
Saloons, Minivans, Luxury cars (historically as Imperial)
Galeon
Poland (Straszyn)
Flybridge motor yachts, Sport cruisers
Honda
Japan (Tokyo)
Cars, MPVs, Motorcycles, Power equipment
Jeep
USA (Toledo, Ohio)
Off-road SUVs, Crossovers
Sunseeker
UK (Poole, Dorset)
Motor yachts, Sports cruisers
ZAR Formenti
Italy
Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs)
Aston Martin
UK (Gaydon, Warwickshire)
Sports cars, Grand tourers, SUV (DBX)
Bavaria Yachts
Germany (Giebelstadt)
Sailing yachts (Cruiser, Vision, C-Line), Motor boats (SR-Line)
Cadillac
USA (Detroit, Michigan)
luxury saloons, SUVs
Jaguar
UK (Coventry)
saloons, sports cars, SUVs
Storage brands
Big Yellow
United Kingdom
Personal storage, Business storage, Wine storage, Student storage
Safestore
United Kingdom
Personal storage, Business storage, Student storage, Life event storage
Access Self Storage
United Kingdom
Self storage (flexible unit sizes), Office space rental, Vehicle and van fleet parking, Document management
Shurgard
Belgium (opened its first centre in Brussels in 1995); operates in the UK as Shurgard UK
Personal storage, Business storage, Moving boxes, Storage consultation and sizing help
Loknstore
United Kingdom (founded in Horsham, England)
Self storage for business customers, Self storage for residential/domestic customers
Storage King
United Kingdom
Personal storage, Business storage, Student storage, Office space rental
Cinch Self Storage
United Kingdom
Personal storage, Business storage, Serviced office space, Box shop supplies
Removals and logistics brands
Renault
France
panel van, crew van, chassis cab, platform cab
Vauxhall
UK
panel van, crew van, chassis cab, electric van
Peugeot
France
panel van, window van, chassis cab, dropside
Citroen
France
panel van, window van, chassis cab, Luton conversion
MAN TGE
Germany
panel van, chassis cab, crew cab, all-wheel drive panel van
Pickfords
United Kingdom
Domestic house removals, International relocations, Heavy haulage (historic), Storage warehousing
Britannia Movers International
United Kingdom
UK house removals, International and European removals, Commercial/corporate removals, Business and household storage
Bishop's Move
United Kingdom (Potters Bar)
House removals, Storage services, European removals, International shipping
Abels Moving Services
United Kingdom
Residential house removals, International relocations, Commercial office moves, Storage solutions
Audi
Germany (Ingolstadt)
executive and luxury cars, SUVs
Tesla
United States (Austin, Texas)
electric cars
Don-Bur
UK (Stoke-on-Trent)
box van trailers, curtainsider trailers, double-deck trailers
Clearance and disposal brands
HIPPOBAG
United Kingdom (HIPPOBAG and HIPPO are trademarks of Waste Management Systems Ltd)
Skip bag delivery and collection, Rubbish/waste clearance for households and small projects
Biffa
United Kingdom (founded in Wembley, London)
General waste collection and management, Recycling services, Food and green waste processing, Hazardous waste disposal
Vehicle and plant repair brands
Kwik Fit
United Kingdom (Edinburgh)
Tyre fitting and repairs, MOT testing, Car servicing, Brake services
Halfords Autocentres
United Kingdom (Redditch)
MOT testing, Car servicing, Car repairs, Tyre services
National Tyres and Autocare
United Kingdom (Stockport)
Tyre sales and fitting, MOT testing, Car servicing, Car repairs
Formula One Autocentres
England
Tyre sales and fitting, MOT testing, Car servicing, Exhaust services
Twin Busch
Germany
Two-post vehicle lifts, Scissor lifts, Tyre changers, Wheel balancers
Bradbury
United Kingdom
Two-post vehicle lifts, Four-post vehicle lifts, Wheel alignment lifts, MOT test lane equipment
Stertil-Koni
Netherlands
Mobile column lifts, Heavy duty vehicle lifts, In-ground scissor lifts
MAHA
Germany
Two-post vehicle lifts, Four-post vehicle lifts, Brake testers, Wheel alignment equipment
Corghi
Italy
Tyre changers, Wheel balancers, Wheel alignment equipment
Hunter Engineering
United States
Wheel balancers, Tyre changers, Wheel alignment equipment, Vehicle inspection lanes
Sealey
United Kingdom
Tyre changers, Wheel balancers, Trolley jacks, Transmission jacks
Snap-on
United States
Diagnostic scan tools, Hand tools, Tool storage, Workshop equipment
Autel
China
Diagnostic scan tools, TPMS tools, ADAS calibration equipment, EV charging equipment
SIP Industrial
United Kingdom
Workshop air compressors, Welding equipment, Vehicle lifts, Workshop machinery
Crypton
United Kingdom
MOT roller brake testers, MOT test lane equipment, Diagnostic equipment
Trades and handymen brands
Worcester Bosch
United Kingdom (Worcester)
Gas boilers, Oil boilers, Heat pumps, Solar water heating
Vaillant
Germany (Remscheid)
Gas boilers, Heat pumps, Heating systems, Controls and thermostats
Baxi
United Kingdom (Warwick)
Gas boilers, Oil boilers, Heat pumps, Hot water cylinders
Ideal Heating
United Kingdom (Hull)
Gas boilers, Heat pumps, Water cylinders, Heating controls
Viessmann
Germany (Allendorf)
Gas boilers, Heat pumps, Oil boilers, Electric boilers
Glow-worm
United Kingdom (Belper)
Domestic gas boilers, Boiler controls, Heating systems
Mitsubishi Electric
Japan (Tokyo)
Air source heat pumps, Hot water cylinders, Heating controls, Air conditioning
Daikin
Japan (Osaka)
Air source heat pumps, Air conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration
Samsung
South Korea (Suwon)
Air source heat pumps, Air conditioning, Heating controls
Grant
United Kingdom (Devizes)
Air source heat pumps, Oil boilers, LPG boilers, Solar thermal
NIBE
Sweden (Markaryd)
Air source heat pumps, Ground source heat pumps, Exhaust air heat pumps, Hot water cylinders
LG
South Korea (Seoul)
Air source heat pumps, Air conditioning, Heating controls
Heatrae Sadia
United Kingdom (Norwich)
Unvented hot water cylinders, Electric water heaters, Immersion heaters, Expansion vessels
Gledhill
United Kingdom (Portsmouth)
Unvented hot water cylinders, Thermal stores, Cylinder controls, Renewables integration kits
Joule
United Kingdom (Portadown)
Unvented hot water cylinders, Solar thermal cylinders, Heat pump cylinders, Thermal stores
Telford
United Kingdom (Merseyside)
Unvented hot water cylinders, Vented copper cylinders, Thermal stores, Renewables cylinders
Ariston
Italy (Fabriano)
Electric water heaters, Gas boilers, Hot water cylinders, Heat pumps
Head to head
The comparisons buyers actually make, answered by someone who sells neither make.
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies, not a dealer for any of the manufacturers listed here and not affiliated with them. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used only to identify the products they refer to.