trailer hire - head to head
Equi-Trek vs Ifor Williams
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Equi-Trek | Ifor Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | UK (Thirsk, North Yorkshire) | Wales (Corwen, Denbighshire) |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Horse trailers, Motorised horseboxes, Trailers with living accommodation | General duty, Flatbed, Livestock, Horsebox |
| Weight range | 2,000kg - 7,500kg | About 500kg unbraked through to 3,500kg braked |
| Best known for | Sonic / Equinox | GD range (GD84, GD85, GD105, GD106) |
Choose Equi-Trek if...
Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer.
Look at: Sonic / Equinox, Victory / Evolution, Star-Treka / Multi-Treka
Full Equi-Trek profile →Choose Ifor Williams if...
The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Look at: GD range (GD84, GD85, GD105, GD106), LM range (LM125, LM126, LM147, LM166), GH and GX ranges
Full Ifor Williams profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trailer hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Equi-Trek vs Ifor Williams - common questions
Is Equi-Trek better than Ifor Williams?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Equi-Trek makes both towed horse trailers and motorised horseboxes, ranging from small car-licence models up to 7.5 tonne trucks, with several ranges built around living or changing accommodation rather than just horse transport. It is bought by competition riders and yards who want a UK-built alternative to Ifor Williams-style trailers or to continental motorised horsebox builders, often specifically for the added living space its Treka trailer ranges offer. The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Equi-Trek or Ifor Williams?
Equi-Trek: Sold new and used through a dedicated UK dealer network, including the multi-region Trek Trailers group and other equestrian dealers, across England, Wales and Scotland. Ifor Williams: The widest network in Britain - over 50 UK main dealers, plus the factory showroom at Corwen. Parts are available almost anywhere.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trailer hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.