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T1G UP

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
Posts: 3101

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Trailers.....want a general purpose trailer.

I'm in the market for a general purpose trailer. will have to do every thing so flat bed , big enough to carry a car and have sides for moving plant, machinery, quad

,hay,around aswell as logs and furniture

etc

what do you use and what should i pay s/h?

21st Mar 2012 9:17pm

speedymarktd6

Member Since: 02 May 2011
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 102

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Epsom Green

You wont go far wrong with an ifor williams

21st Mar 2012 9:33pm

The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

We run a doubleaxle Ifor. Fantastic trailers, hold their value better than anything else and I suppose they are the "Defender" of trailers. It's about 12 by 6 and plated for 3.5t, so it's good for most everything. Bateson, Indespention etc. are all good - but don't hold the value as well. I would expect to pay £1500-£2500 for one like ours secondhand depending on condition.

Good luck! Good things come to the wild and free

21st Mar 2012 9:34pm

kingofthesparks

Member Since: 06 Jan 2011
Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants
Posts: 987

Bateson might not hold value so well, but are a lot cheaper secondhand when someone else has taken the hit

21st Mar 2012 9:54pm

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897

I too have an ifor LT85 too small for you T1G but an excellent trailer. Buffalo Trailers have quite a good rep too 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy

21st Mar 2012 9:56pm

ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1767

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black

T1G
It's a strong case of buyer beware when it comes to looking at used trailers.
I have always bought new for peace of mind and always had Ifors as I think they work hand in hand with Land Rover in terms of development.
I currently use a double axle 8x4 for general duties and a 16x6 triple axle for larger loads. Both are great for the jobs they do and never had issues with either.
When looking make sure the vin and serial numbers are on the draw bar and check to see if it is on TER (all Ifors are) to check authenticity.
If you do buy make sure everything works so as to not give the boys reason- a well maintained trailer attracts less attention. The breakaway cable must be fitted and in good order or it's a simple 3 points. Shame you need to carry cars or mine would have been perfect. Good luck and if it seems too good to be true walk away

21st Mar 2012 10:02pm

T1G UP

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
Posts: 3101

i'm think along these lines?

big enough to carry a car?

I like the sides, dead handy for the kids

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251013779532?ssP...705wt_1344

21st Mar 2012 10:02pm

kingofthesparks

Member Since: 06 Jan 2011
Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants
Posts: 987

ginjez wrote:
T1G
I have always bought new for peace of mind and always had Ifors as I think they work hand in hand with Land Rover in terms of development

Or lack of development, the defender has hardly been at the forefront for development same can be said for trailers

21st Mar 2012 10:15pm

T1G UP

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
Posts: 3101

ginjez wrote:
T1G
It's a strong case of buyer beware when it comes to looking at used trailers.
I have always bought new for peace of mind and always had Ifors as I think they work hand in hand with Land Rover in terms of development.
I currently use a double axle 8x4 for general duties and a 16x6 triple axle for larger loads. Both are great for the jobs they do and never had issues with either.
When looking make sure the vin and serial numbers are on the draw bar and check to see if it is on TER (all Ifors are) to check authenticity.
If you do buy make sure everything works so as to not give the boys reason- a well maintained trailer attracts less attention. The breakaway cable must be fitted and in good order or it's a simple 3 points. Shame you need to carry cars or mine would have been perfect. Good luck and if it seems too good to be true walk away

i'm guessing at some point i'll need to move a car or a big bit of kit etc.

21st Mar 2012 10:18pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

T1G UP wrote:
i'm think along these lines?

big enough to carry a car?

I like the sides, dead handy for the kids

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251013779532?ssP...705wt_1344

Well it looks like all the ID tags a there so you could give ifor a call to check the detail.
Interesting that the photos are not all taken at the same time

towards the end of the photos the spare wheel has done a vanishing act

Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

21st Mar 2012 10:21pm

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

I keep umming and arring about trailers, every time I can get enough money together I don't really need one but when I haven't got enough to buy one I need one

Then there is the parking issue, space is fairly limited at home, could keep it on a mates farm but I prefer to keep an eye on what is mine

Next best thing is to have an "account" with a trailer hire company, my local one has tidy, up to date models and for £25 a day I can hire what I want, when I want and know that it's serviced properly and appropriate lashings/straps are provided with the trailer

21st Mar 2012 10:41pm

Projectblue

Member Since: 22 Nov 2011
Location: Devon
Posts: 1096

Marcus, top tip. Don't bother trying to find a cheap deal on Ifor trailers. I spent ages and they all go for nearly new money. Save yourself the hassle and worry of buying stolen and get a new one. I gave up after 18 mths and just went and cut a deal with the local Ifor dealer

21st Mar 2012 10:42pm

T1G UP

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
Posts: 3101

Projectblue wrote:
Marcus, top tip. Don't bother trying to find a cheap deal on Ifor trailers. I spent ages and they all go for nearly new money. Save yourself the hassle and worry of buying stolen and get a new one. I gave up after 18 mths and just went and cut a deal with the local Ifor dealer

whats the ball park for a new 146 then? i could put it through the business

21st Mar 2012 10:52pm

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Don't forget tachometer rules if twing for business

22nd Mar 2012 4:30am

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

I sincerely recommend these guys: http://www.ktrailers.co.uk/car-trailers.html

Eight years ago, I also did the search for a good 2nd hand sturdy trailer (not one of these flimsy things sold at B&Q/Halfrauds), and did look at good quality 2nd hand...but as you say - hard to find a good one at a decent price.

K-Trailers actually made mine for me (built to order) - took about 10 days.

Very sturdy, well galvanized, it's still like new after 8 years.

Prices are very reasonable, and worked out cheaper than a decent 2nd hand IforWilliams.

Really nice people, ran an apprentice scheme, just nice to deal with, and great value

Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

22nd Mar 2012 7:01am

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