Which Flatbed Trailer

[Benr]

Looking at buying a new Flatbed either 14 foot twin or 16 foot triple axle (not decided which yet)
Dealers local to us are Graham Edwards, Ifor Williams and Nugent.

 

[Dave W]

Personally I wouldn't look past Edwards. I really rate the trailers and service. Plus they'll build it pretty much to the spec you want.
Proper chassis lashing points as well rather than the outdated rope hooks ifor still fit

 

[ollandroverman]

In my opinion, you can't go wrong with any of the three choices. Each has subtle plusses and negatives, but they are almost much of a muchness.
Ifor williams rattle on their leaf springs when empty, and are sensitive to towing vehicle hitch hight, but that same leaf spring suspension makes them able to take serious abuse.

 

[Matt L]

Got an older Ifor prob 10 years now. Certainly would not change it for a new one, no where near the strength unfortunately. That’s my personal opinion, no axe to grind as love the one I have and it’s had some stick.

 

[Deutzdx3]

Down side to a 16ft triple axle is they go a ton in weight bar a few kg. That reduces your overall available capacity. That said they tow really well over a twin. Second vote for graham Edwards.

 

[HAM135]

Five year old 16ft Tri Edwards here, wouldn't have another,spare wheel bracket broke off on the road,ran over wheel which threw the trailer about 6 ft in the air, luckily road was quiet and no damage done apart from sheared off bracket,spoke to dealer about it but never heard anything back,had this been on a dual carriageway it could have been a different experience.

 

[Farmer_Joe]

edwards ive seen all have that rubbish rubber bushed suspension, not sure if they still do but ones ive seen in sales all wheels face different directions?

they also used to used cable cleats to hold on the mud guards? again not sure of thats still the case. ive got an edwards quad trailer and its first class just not sure on their other trailers

'Rubber torsion bar suspension for smooth maintenance free ride. ' taken from their website, aint that what minis used to have? not fit for what i use mine for imo

cant comment on nugent as ive never seen one.

ive got 2 ifors and think there good, most appealing point is resale value.