Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 2,060kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg weighs 2,060kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 2320kg |
| Payload | 490kg | - |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 2,060kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Sonic 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A compact motorised horsebox pitched as easy to drive day to day, for owners of one or two horses who want a small horsebox rather than a trailer and tow car. It is one of Equi-Trek's lower-cost motorised models.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 2,060kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 2,060kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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