Nugent , Hudson or IW

[Willie adie]

My father in law is looking to buy a new livestock trailer and the 3 manufacturer's above are the choices.
I know that there are others but those are the 3 .
My thinking is that the Nugent would be the better pick it's a lot cheaper than the Hudson.
And the IW are now just assembled in Wales.
I realise the IW will have the greater ability to hold its value but that's not an issue.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Just wait till the gamic fan boys arrive…

 

[texelburger]

Just wait till the gamic fan boys arrive…

I'm here.Gamic all the way,hydraulic decks makes life SO easy,even with the extra cost it's a no brainer imo.Houghton is another hydraulic lift trailer,extremely smart but loads of £££££££'s

 

[M-J-G]

Anything but Ifor for me, I was told blatant lies by them over a warranty issue in the past and won't go near them again.

We have a Nugent and they are a good solid trailer that doesn't rattle like our past Ifors did.

We have gone from having an Ifor stock trailer, flat trailer as well as Mrs MJG's horse trailer, all of these have been changed to Nugent over the past few years, not that IforW will give a sh1t about loosing the sale of 3 trailers.

I'd possible look at a Gamic if I was doing more livestock trailer work, but we are ring fenced and the trailer can sit unused for months on end.

 

[Bald Rick]

Better in here than Agricultural Matters.
You'll only confuse the arable boys otherwise

 

[Gedd]

Few M tec getting sold in this area now

 

[JSmith]

Ifors aren’t what they were, I know a lot of people have had problems with them within weeks of buying new ones, the spec of the metal changed about 7or 8 years ago an now they just fall to pieces! I went to see an M Tec the other day and they looked a very solid well built trailer

 

[Pistonbroke]

Plenty of Ifors in stock at dealers, don't hold your breath for a gamic, it's a small setup and there was an 18 month wait. Great firm though.

 

[Willie adie]

The Nugent is in stock in the yard, hydraulic ramps yes would be nice to have but it's not really something he is willing to pay the extra for.
The Hudson with decks works out £2500 dearer than the Nugent

 

[Willie adie]

Ifors aren’t what they were, I know a lot of people have had problems with them within weeks of buying new ones, the spec of the metal changed about 7or 8 years ago an now they just fall to pieces! I went to see an M Tec the other day and they looked a very solid well built trailer

Yes I hear they are using thinner steel now, I know when I change my own trailer I don't intend to replace it with another IW

 

[Spud]

Graham Edwards, job done

 

[Pistonbroke]

Yes I hear they are using thinner steel now, I know when I change my own trailer I don't intend to replace it with another IW

Are they getting lighter then?

 

[aangus]

Do Hudson make a trailer to tow behind a pick up these days?

 

[Nithsdale]

Got my Nugent just over 2yr ago now.

Very happy with it

 

[fermerboy]

Yes I hear they are using thinner steel now, I know when I change my own trailer I don't intend to replace it with another IW

Ive a new 14ft Tri axle Ifor to replace the one before and to be honest I can't see any difference in the steel or anything else for that matter.
Still rattles like hell same as the old one too.

Not saying the IW is the best but the resale value is good and I could get one ex stock before 31 March.
Bought it a fair few dealers away from here too, and even with the haulage it was less than local dealers.

 

[neilo]

If he can't afford a proper trailer, from Gamic (just for @Northeastfarmer ) then, of that selection, I would struggle to go past the Nugent.

Of those that have been here for buying tups, everyone seems happy with their Nugent's and they look well built.
I have a 4yr old Nugent flatbed and it tows very well.

 

[Pistonbroke]

Saw one of these the other day

 

[lloyd]

Just buy an ifor most other people do.

 

[JP1]

Saw one of these the other day

Smart that

 

[Pistonbroke]

Smart that

Thought it was better than an ifor when you can fill the bottom deck first.