Head to head
Equi-Trek Space-Treka M vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 725kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Space-Treka M is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M weighs 725kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Space-Treka M | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | From 1120kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2500kg (max) | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Body length | 3756mm (12ft 3in) (external) | - |
| Body width | 1835mm (6ft 1in) (external) | - |
| Horse area length | 2665mm (8ft 9in) (internal) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Equi-Trek Space-Treka M, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Space-Treka M if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
Equi-Trek Space-Treka M, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
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 725kg 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 Space-Treka M and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 725kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Space-Treka M is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Space-Treka M is a horsebox or horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 725kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Space-Treka M 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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