Head to head
Equi-Trek Day-Treka vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 700kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Day-Treka weighs 700kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Day-Treka is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Day-Treka | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 1095kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Brakes | Braked (four fully braked wheels) | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
Sources: Equi-Trek Day-Treka, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Day-Treka if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 700kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Day-Treka and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 700kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Day-Treka or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Day-Treka or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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