KARTT LIMITED

What KARTT LIMITED does

KARTT LIMITED is a British manufacturer and supplier of light trailer components established in 2015 and headquartered in Kempston, Bedford. The company designs, engineers, and produces jockey wheels, trailer jacks, coupling heads, clamps, propstands, spare wheels, trailer fittings, electric winches, and, more recently, off-grid water heaters for caravans and mobile applications. Manufacturing combines robotic production systems with flexible hand assembly at its Bedfordshire workshop, and finished goods are validated in-house using rolling road machines and wheel pressure tests. Two proprietary mechanisms — the Turn-Lok handle-locking system and the AutoLift retractable jockey wheel — address specific operator pain points, and the brand is protected by the registered Kartt® and Turn-Lok™ trademarks alongside ISO 9001:2015 certification.

KARTT serves three distinct customer groups: UK trailer OEMs (its primary channel, where it claims to supply 'most of the UK's OEM market'), an approved dealer network that reaches smaller OEMs and trailer repair shops, and end consumers via its dedicated e-commerce site (karttshop.co.uk) and an affiliate programme. The sub-brand 'Kartt Orange' targets the premium consumer/recreational caravan segment, complementing the trade/OEM-focused core line. Geographic reach spans the UK and the EU, supported by a 'strong global supply base' for component sourcing and stock-holding, while the company maintains a selective partner approach, onboarding dealers only where shared values align. The business is privately held, founder/management-owned, with no external venture or private equity backing disclosed.

Name

KARTT LIMITED

Legal name

Kartt Ltd

Website

https://kartt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KARTT LIMITED is a British manufacturer of light trailer components — jockey wheels, trailer jacks, clamps, coupling heads, fittings, winches, and off-grid water heaters — supplying UK trailer OEMs, a UK dealer network, and retail customers across the UK and EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing (IMACAGAJ), Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD)

Keywords

• Trailer parts manufacturing
• Jockey wheels
• Trailer jacks
• OEM trailer components
• Trailer fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempston, Bedford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trailer Parts Hardware Sales: Manufacture and sale of trailer parts including jockey wheels, trailer jacks, clamps, coupling heads, trailer fittings, spare wheels, electric winches, and propstands. Both standard and bespoke items produced. Revenue is primarily from product sales to OEM manufacturers and dealer networks.
2. Water Heaters (Off-Grid Products): Partnership offering for off-grid water heaters for caravans and mobile applications, expanding product range beyond core trailer parts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KARTT LIMITED designs, manufactures and supplies light-trailer parts and accessories — including jockey wheels, trailer jacks, coupling heads, propstands, clamps, spare wheels, trailer fittings and electric winches — from its Bedfordshire production facility. The company supplies UK and EU trailer OEMs directly and routes product to smaller manufacturers and repair shops through an approved dealer network, with retail sales via its own e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

KARTT LIMITED is a British manufacturer and supplier of trailer parts established in 2015, operating from Bedfordshire. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of trailer components and accessories organised across two main brands: Kartt Orange (premium consumer-facing range) and Kartt Commercial (trade/OEM range). The core product line includes jockey wheels (42mm, 48mm, 60mm) available in standard, Turn-Lok, Auto-Lift retractable, and heavy duty variants; trailer jacks including side wind jacks (KPJ415, KPJ535, KPS415) and the KJW6011 Jockey Jack combined unit; coupling heads (KCH3000 series); propstands; clamps and spare wheels; trailer fittings; electric winches; and off-grid water heaters. Products are manufactured using robotic production systems with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality processes and are distributed through OEM partnerships, approved dealer networks, and direct trade channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kartt Orange: Premium range of trailer jockey wheels marketed under the Kartt Orange brand, featuring high visibility orange powder-coated steel rims and enhanced durability features.

Products and services

• KARTT KCH3000 Coupling Head R55 Type Approved coupling head with universal fitting and 50mm towball compatibility, rated up to 3000kg max load and 150kg nose weight, for OEM trailer manufacturers and trailer dealers.
• KARTT Orange Jockey Wheels Premium trailer jockey wheels with the proprietary Turn-Lok handle-locking feature, steel handles, corrosion-resistant plating and solid rubber tyres, marketed under the Kartt Orange sub-brand for OEM and trade buyers.
• KJW6001 60mm Heavy Duty Smooth Jockey Wheel 60mm diameter heavy-duty smooth jockey wheel with 300kg maximum nose weight, for OEM and trade applications.
• KJW6015 60mm Auto-Lift Heavy Duty Jockey Wheel Extra heavy-duty 60mm AutoLift retractable jockey wheel with 500kg nose weight capacity, hot-dip galvanised body and low-profile 230x80mm wheel and tyre, designed for OEM and commercial trailer use.
• KJW6011 Jockey Jack (Wheeled Jack) Combination side-winding jack and low-profile wheel for lifting heavy plant equipment, with 750kg capacity per jack and 60x60x4mm tube size, supplied to OEM and trade customers.
• Kartt Side Wind Trailer Jacks (KPJ415, KPJ535, KPS415) Easy-fitting side-winding trailer jacks with lifting capacity up to 1350kg, quick adjustment and rugged design, supplied to OEM and trade partners for integration into trailer builds.
• Kartt Trailer Fittings Premium trailer fittings including hinges, board latches, lashing rings, floor plates and spring bolts, for OEM trailer manufacturers and trailer dealer applications.
• Kartt Propstands Static trailer propstands available in 34mm and 48mm diameters across multiple sizes including PT80SQ 280 and PT50SQ280, for OEM and trailer dealer use.
• Kartt Spare Wheels High-grade rubber spare wheels with thicker-than-market steel rims designed for extreme conditions, available in sizes CW006, CW008, CW014 and CW015, for OEM and trailer owner use.
• Kartt Jockey Wheel Clamps Heavy-duty cast and pressed steel clamps for securing jockey wheels, available in 35mm, 48mm and 60mm diameters (KCL3501, KCL4801, KCL4802, KCL4804, KCL4805, KCL6001), for OEM and trailer dealer customers.
• Kartt Electric Winches Work-hard electric winches designed for reliability and a real point of difference for trailer users, sold through KARTT's own e-commerce shop.
• KARTT Off-Grid Water Heaters (Stay Wild) Off-grid water heaters from partner Stay Wild for caravans and mobile applications, providing creature comfort for washing up or quick wash-down while on the move, sold through KARTT's e-commerce shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jockey wheels feature maintenance-free high grade nylon bearing for smooth movement and no metal-to-metal wear
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NTTA (National Trailer & Towing Association)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility and directory listing. NTTA logo displayed on website confirming active membership status.
• NCC (National Caravan Council)coreOthersApproved supplier member listed in NCC directory, providing industry credibility and visibility within the caravan sector.
• Forefront CertificationcoreOthersISO 9001:2015 certification body providing quality management system certification.
• Stay WildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as partner to offer off-grid water heaters for creature comfort products, transforming ease of washing for people on the move.
• Specialist Trailer ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with specialist trailer manufacturers to develop unique products with value-added features that solve problems in the field. Design and engineering skills enable concept to prototype to delivery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Truma: Truma is a European manufacturer of caravan and motorhome heating, water, and air-conditioning systems; its off-grid water heaters overlap with KARTT's Stay Wild partnership line, making it a relevant adjacent rather than direct competitor in the growing caravan-comfort category KARTT is moving into.

Direct peers

• Indespension: Indespension is a UK manufacturer and supplier of trailer axles, suspensions, and component parts, serving UK trailer OEMs and the aftermarket with a comparable B2B plus dealer-channel model to KARTT.
• KNOTT Group: KNOTT is a long-established European manufacturer of trailer couplings, overrun brakes, and jockey wheels, with a presence in the UK caravan, light-trailer, and commercial-trailer OEM markets that overlap directly with KARTT's core product lines.
• Winterhoff: Winterhoff (part of the KNOTT group) specialises in trailer couplings and jockey wheels, a core KARTT product category, supplying European OEMs and the aftermarket with products that directly substitute for KARTT's offerings.
• Maypole: Maypole is a UK-based supplier of trailer and towing accessories, including jockey wheels, clamps, and fittings, serving the same caravan/light-trailer trade and consumer channels as KARTT and competing directly on dealer shelf space.
• AL-KO Vehicle Technology: AL-KO is a German/European manufacturer of trailer axles, braking systems, jockey wheels, jacks, and chassis components — directly competing with KARTT's trailer component portfolio across both OEM and aftermarket channels in the UK and EU.

Broad incumbents

• SAF-Holland: SAF-Holland is a global tier-1 supplier of trailer axles, suspensions, couplings, and fifth wheels, with a broad European presence and dealer network, operating as a large-scale incumbent in the wider trailer-component market in which KARTT competes.
• BPW: BPW is a large German manufacturer of trailer axles, suspension, and braking systems, with a much broader product range and global footprint, supplying commercial and light-trailer OEMs across Europe — overlapping indirectly with KARTT via shared OEM customers and dealer networks.

Regional players

• Ifor Williams Trailers: Ifor Williams is a leading UK commercial-trailer OEM that also supplies its own brand of trailer parts, spares, and accessories — a UK regional counterpart whose component range, distribution model, and dealer footprint compete with KARTT in the same trade channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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