trailer hire - head to head
Bockmann vs Equi-Trek
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Bockmann | Equi-Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany (Lastrup, Lower Saxony) | UK (Thirsk, North Yorkshire) |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Horse trailers, Horse trucks, Cattle transporters, Box, platform, tipper and plant utility trailers | Horse trailers, Motorised horseboxes, Trailers with living accommodation |
| Weight range | Utility range spans 450kg to 3,500kg gross across one to three axles | 2,000kg - 7,500kg |
| Best known for | Uno | Sonic / Equinox |
Choose Bockmann if...
Premium German horse transport, particularly the aluminium Portax and Champion. Serious competitors and dealers buy it for build quality and for the multi-horse Traveller, which has few direct equivalents in the UK.
Look at: Uno, Duo and Comfort, Champion and Portax
Full Bockmann profile →Choose Equi-Trek if...
Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer.
Look at: Sonic / Equinox, Victory / Evolution, Star-Treka / Multi-Treka
Full Equi-Trek profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trailer hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Bockmann vs Equi-Trek - common questions
Is Bockmann better than Equi-Trek?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Premium German horse transport, particularly the aluminium Portax and Champion. Serious competitors and dealers buy it for build quality and for the multi-horse Traveller, which has few direct equivalents in the UK. Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Bockmann or Equi-Trek?
Bockmann: Sold through individual equestrian and trailer dealers rather than a national network. Check parts and servicing locally before buying. Equi-Trek: Sold new and used through a dedicated UK dealer network, including the multi-region Trek Trailers group and other equestrian dealers, across England, Wales and Scotland.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trailer hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.