Head to head
Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 1,990kg lighter empty and carries 1,190kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,990kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,190kg more.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 2440kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1060kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 1,990kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,190kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 1,990kg lighter empty and carries 1,190kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 1,990kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Which carries more, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,190kg.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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