Head to head
Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) vs Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter
The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) | Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | up to 4250 kg |
| Payload | - | 563-570 kg (L2, 3.5t, 81kWh); 1197 kg (L2, 4.15t); 414-421 kg (L3, 3.5t, 81kWh); 1148 kg (L3, 4.25t, 81kWh); 920-927 kg (L3, 4.25t, 113kWh) |
| Load volume | - | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2000 kg |
Sources: Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg), Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter. 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.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the eSprinter if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
The eSprinter trades payload for range and battery size, so fleets running it for last-mile and urban delivery routes typically spec the heavier 4.15-4.25t GVW derivatives to recover payload lost to the battery pack.
Full eSprinter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) and the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated 750kg 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 Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries..
Can I tow the Equi-Sport Horseboxes Vauxhall Movano Horsebox Conversion (3500kg) or the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter on a car licence?
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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