Head to head
Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 1,530kg lighter empty and carries 1,530kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,530kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,530kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 2440kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 1060kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is 1,530kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,530kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 1,530kg lighter empty and carries 1,530kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 1,530kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Which carries more, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 1,530kg.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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