How much does a horse box weigh
Introduction
When asking “how much does a horsebox weigh?,” it’s easy to get bogged down in the numbers. People unfamiliar with vehicles may not know what a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR, aka GVW or gross vehicle weight) is. You might not be sure how to calculate the payload of your horsebox. And knowing how much you can tow depends on the legal limits for your vehicle and your own driving skills. But just as there are many questions about the weight of a horsebox, there are many answers as well! Here’s what you need to know:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
In the UK and Europe, you will find two different labels on your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum weight of the vehicle and its load. This includes any cargo or equipment in addition to any people that may be traveling in it. The Vehicle Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (VMLTW) is a separate number placed on trailers over 3,500kgs, also known as vans and flatbeds.
The GVWR can be found on your driver’s side door jamb or under your hood near where your radiator cap is located. It’s usually represented by an acronym such as GVWR or GWVR followed by another number in pounds like “6015”.
Payload
Payload is the weight of what you carry in your horse box. This includes your horses, tack and all their belongings, your luggage and anything else that you might be taking along with you. It can also include passengers if there is room for them to sit on the floor or stand up in the back of the vehicle.
In general, most standard horse vans will carry at least one horse safely with a very light rider or two adults and no luggage at all (this would be like taking a short trip from one showground to another).
If you are planning to transport more than one adult plus two horses then it’s worth checking how much payload capacity there is available before buying – especially if they will be travelling together across several counties as this will affect where they can legally stop overnight once they reach their destination!
Towing Capacity
The towing capacity is the maximum weight of your trailer that you can safely tow. This should be written on the side of your trailer and will be in kilograms, or pounds if it’s a US trailer.
The total towing capacity for a horse trailer is usually around 4000kg (8,800lbs), but this can vary depending on the make and model of the horsebox.
You should check this information before driving with a load as some vehicles have lower capacities than others, so make sure you’re not exceeding these limits by carrying too much cargo or passengers
It can weigh over 3 tonnes
The weight of a horsebox depends on the type of horse box it is, the size of the horse box, and how many horses it can carry.
A typical 4-horse lorry weighs around 2 tonnes but this can vary depending on what type of horses are being transported.
If you’re transporting ponies that weigh less than 400kg then it would be safe to assume that your lorry will weigh less than 3 tonnes but if you’re transporting heavy horses then its likely that your lorry will be over 3 tonnes.
Conclusion
So there you have it, the answer to how much does a horsebox weigh. A lot! You need a big engine and strong suspension to tow one of these beasts. I wouldn’t recommend getting one if you don’t already have the right car because they can be pretty expensive but they are definitely worth it if you have all your ducks in a row. So what are you waiting for? Go out and buy that dream vehicle today!