Head to head
Equi-Trek Trail Treka vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 485kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Trail Treka is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Trail Treka weighs 485kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Trail Treka is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Trail Treka | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 880kg (Model M) | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2000kg (max, Model M) | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Body length | 4430mm (14ft 7in) (external) | - |
| Body width | 1990mm (6ft 7in) (external) | - |
| Horse area length | 3400mm (11ft 2in) (internal) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Equi-Trek Trail Treka, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Trail Treka if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
Equi-Trek Trail Treka, 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
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 485kg 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 Trail Treka and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 485kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Trail Treka is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Trail Treka 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 Trail Treka or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Trail Treka.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Trail 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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