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    Tell me about your 3.5t horseboxes

    I agree Fuzzy Furry... always better to err on the side of caution.... :)
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    Tell me about your 3.5t horseboxes

    Not that it makes too much difference but Diesel fuel is lighter than 1 kg per litre stated earlier in this thread , that's the weight of water, Please note that the density of diesel is about 0.832 kg/L.... on a full tank of 80 litres that would be about 66 kgs against 80 kgs.
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    Please tell me about RENAULT MASTER 3.5 horseboxes

    The Renault Master provides a particularly good stable ride. Most 3.5 tonnes have a very low centre of gravity due to the floor behind below the rear wheel height. This allows for smooth cornering without the side sway that older types of boxes built on chassis cab's with the floor above the...
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    Best 3.5 tonne lorry?

    Hi Miss Dove You will certainly be able to take one horse in a 3.5tonne lorry but the occasional addition of the extra 16.3hh is likely to put you over the weight limit on most 3.5 tonne builds. The Equi-Trek Atom boasts a payload of "Unladen weight from 2,100kg" according to their website...
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    Advice for towing horses?!

    I used to tow an Equi-Trek Star Treka triple axle trailer and my goodness you knew you had one of those behind you..... Tips ... my advice is to always drive looking as far ahead as you can, to endeavour to pre-empt the need for braking too much. The change of a traffic light ahead for...
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    Alexanders v Equitrek v Oakley etc Small Horseboxes?

    Not sure who you spoke to jemima*askin, when you got this appalling response but it certainly wasn't me.... Are you sure you have the right "equi" as there are so many similar builders company names ...!!
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