Don-Bur is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of commercial vehicle trailers and rigid bodywork, supporting fleet operators with engineered solutions that improve payload efficiency, safety and long-term reliability.
Don-Bur designs and manufactures a wide range of commercial vehicle solutions, including double deck trailers, lifting deck trailers, aerodynamic trailers and rigid bodywork systems.
Our engineering-led approach is driven by a strong focus on innovation, developed through real operational understanding. By working closely with customers, we identify practical challenges and engineer solutions that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, safety and performance.
All Don-Bur products are designed, engineered and manufactured under one roof, with responsibility extending beyond delivery through comprehensive after-sales support, refurbishment and end-of-life management.
driving innovation | delivering value
Long-Term Partnerships Built on Operational Understanding
Don-Bur works in long-term partnership with fleet operators to understand how equipment performs in real operating conditions, not simply how it is specified at the point of purchase.
This close collaboration helps drive continuous improvement and ensures new developments are grounded in practical operational experience, supporting measurable gains in efficiency, durability and fleet performance.
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Products
Trailers, rigid bodywork and vehicle solutions
Features & innovation
Technical features, safety, durability and performance
Service, repair & MOT
Servicing, repairs, refurbishment and MOT preparation
Parts
Replacement parts and component support
Warranty
Warranty guidance and after-sales support information
Sustainability & ESG
Responsible procurement, governance and sustainability
Safety, Durability and Structural Performance
Safety and structural performance are fundamental to every Don-Bur design. Equipment is engineered for demanding, high-cycle fleet environments where downtime, damage and non-compliance carry significant operational cost.
Structures are developed around real-world load behaviour, impact risk and operator interaction, with solutions engineered to support durability, serviceability and recognised standards such as EN 12642-XL.
Engineering-Led Transport Innovation
Innovation at Don-Bur is driven by real-world operational challenges rather than theoretical design. Engineering teams work closely with fleet operators to identify inefficiencies, constraints and risks, then develop practical solutions that improve how equipment performs in service.
This approach has led to the development of widely adopted solutions that improve loading efficiency, reduce damage risk and support consistent performance across high-utilisation fleets.
After-Sales Support and Asset Lifecycle Management
Long-term asset performance depends on ongoing support as well as initial design quality. Don-Bur provides servicing, repair, refurbishment, MOT preparation and lifecycle upgrades through dedicated teams with direct knowledge of Don-Bur equipment.
This integrated support helps extend service life, protect residual value and maintain dependable in-service performance throughout the asset lifecycle.
One Engineering Partner Throughout the Asset Lifecycle
Don-Bur provides fleet operators with a single accountable engineering partner from initial design through to in-service support, refurbishment and end-of-life management.
Because design, manufacture, servicing and refurbishment are delivered within the same organisation, technical knowledge is retained, issues can be resolved efficiently and long-term asset management remains more consistent and predictable.
- Single point of responsibility from build to end-of-life
- Engineering-led servicing, repair and refurbishment
- Design-aware retrofits and lifecycle upgrades
- Support for MOT preparation and compliance
- Responsible end-of-life recovery where applicable
Lifting Deck Trailer Leadership
Don-Bur pioneered lifting deck trailer technology in the late 1980s to address a fundamental loading challenge: how to load both deck levels efficiently from a standard loading bay without additional lifting equipment.
This innovation helped redefine how double deck trailers operate across UK fleets and remains a strong example of Don-Bur's engineering-led approach to solving real-world transport challenges.
What operators say
I have worked with Don-Bur over many years and have always found the team helpful and willing to go the extra mile from concept through to delivery. Build quality is consistently high and aftercare support is first class.
We've worked with Don-Bur for decades and developed ambient double deck trailers with them over that time. We consistently see integrity, quality and value, and have built a high level of confidence and mutual trust.
Great product and great service.
Great customer service and attention to detail. Very pleased with the work delivered, on time and exceeding expectations. The team clearly go the extra mile.
Reviews originally published on Google.
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Whistl Lifting Deck Trailer with wedge aero front roof profile -
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DPD Wedge Lifting Deck Trailer -
Gregorys Curtainsider Trailer -
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Curtainsider double deck trailer with two-tier tail-lift (B&M livery) -
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Asda Moving Deck Trailer -
Screwfix tri-axle step-frame Lifting Deck trailer -
Poundland Blade Panel Lifting Deck LST Rear View -
Allied Bakeries Double Deck -
The Range Double Decker -
Hayton Coulthard Curtainsider -
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M&S step-frame, lifting deck trailers in Plan A livery -
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Amazon straight-frame "Wedge" Lifting Deck Trailer with Blade panels -
Royal Mail Blade Panel Lifting Deck Trailer -
Dunelm Blade Panel Lifting Deck Adapt Trailer -
GXO Blade Panel Wedge Lifting Deck Trailer -
Jet2.com Blade Panel Lifting Deck Trailer -
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TK Maxx Blade Panel Rigid Bodywork -
DHL Box Van Rigid Body -
Next Lifting Deck Trailer -
B&Q double deck trailer with step-frame chassis and side-guard infill panels -
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LowGlide Safe Ground Coupling Deployed
