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Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) vs Ford Transit Custom
The Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) is rated 275kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) is rated 275kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) | Ford Transit Custom | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3225 kg (320 derivative) |
| Payload | - | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) |
| Load volume | - | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Load length | - | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) |
Sources: Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg), Ford Transit Custom. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) if...
- you want one that is rated 275kg heavier gross
This Equi-Sport conversion suits owners who want a 3.5 tonne horsebox that can be driven on a standard car licence, built onto the widely-serviced Vauxhall Movano base. Its rear-facing two-stall layout with a reinforced bulkhead targets riders moving up from a trailer who still want van-level running costs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the Custom if...
The Transit Custom is the van most UK hire firms stock as their default medium van, and its L1/L2 length and 280/300/320 weight choices cover most trade and removals jobs without stepping up to a large van.
Full Custom specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) and the Ford Transit Custom?
The Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) is rated 275kg heavier gross. The Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) is a a two-stall horsebox conversion by Equi-Sport Horseboxes built onto a Vauxhall Movano van at 3.5 tonnes.; the Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire..
Can I tow the Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) or the Ford Transit Custom 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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