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Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) vs Ford Transit Custom DCIV

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 DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the transit custom.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg)Ford Transit Custom DCIV
Gross weight3500kg2,600-3,400kg
Engine-2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option
Cargo volume-5.7-8.2m3 (standard van)

Sources: Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg), Ford Transit Custom DCIV. 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...

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.

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Buy or hire the Transit Custom DCIV if...

A crew van body that carries a work gang plus tools and materials behind a second row of seats, at the cost of some load space compared with a standard panel van. It suits trade and plant hire fleets moving small teams to site together.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) and the Ford Transit Custom DCIV?

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 DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom.

Can I tow the Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) or the Ford Transit Custom DCIV 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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