Head to head
Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 1,780kg lighter empty and carries 1,780kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,780kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,780kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 2440kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 1060kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 1,780kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,780kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 1,780kg lighter empty and carries 1,780kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 1,780kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Which carries more, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,780kg.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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