ABOUT EQUITRAN
Equitran was founded by Royston Murphy of Sledmere Stud, Scone – who developed the first Equitran Horse Truck in 2017. Along with local leading manufacturers – Brooks Bros – they set about further to developed the design to due to the interest & demand from within the thoroughbred industry. Since then Equitran has been commissioned by the Flemington Race Club to develop the first Equitran Horse Ambulance, which has now been delivered and is in use at Flemington.
Equitran’s aim with Equitran is to provide innovative, practical & cost effective solutions to equine transport – producing high quality products that are built to last.
Equitran uses local fabricators Brooks Brothers to assist in the design and engineering of all Equitran trucks and floats.
INNOVATIVE, PRACTICAL & COST EFFECTIVE
EQUITRAN
HORSE TRUCK
HORSE TRUCK
The aim was to build a practical and versatile horse truck that can be driven on a car license. It’s a purpose built horse body accommodating up to 4 young horses, also with room to carry 2 mares and foals.
The truck features airbag suspension for a comfortable ride and is low to the ground for easy loading – eliminating the need for a loading ramp. The tailgate is hydraulic and is full width. The ramp features ramp gates for safety when loading, especially for foals. The spray on rubber floor and tailgate minimise the risk of slips and falls.
Other features include: Easy move dividers with multiple width options that can be set straight or on an angle for more room. Good ventilation with roof vents and windows. Internal and reversing camera. Internal lights. Large storage box.
Specs & Features:
- Iveco Daily 50C17 Single Cab Chassis
- F1C 3000cc engine 170hp 430nm
- Hi-Matic ZF Auto Trans 8 Speed
- Iveconnect/ Bluetooth, Sat Nav, USB Ports
- Remote Central Locking
- Climate Control A/C
- Daytime Running Lights
- Heated Suspension Drivers Seat & Bench Passenger seat
- Heated & Electric Mirrors
- Driver, Passenger and Curtain Airbags
- Rear Air Suspension
- Cruise Control
- 100 litre fuel tank
- 3450 Wheelbase
- 4,495KG
- Car licence approved or 5,200KG GVM available
- Outside dimensions for the horse carrier – view PDF
HORSE TRUCK VIDEO
GALLERY
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP & OVER 40YRS EXPERIENCE IN THE EQUINE INDUSTRY
EQUITRAN
HORSE AMBULANCE
HORSE AMBULANCE
Commissioned by the Flemington Race Club to design and fabricate a purpose built horse ambulance that was practical, easy to operate and cost effective.
Specs & Features:
- Lowers completely level to ground
- Large Front Exit Door
- Hydraulic Lift (On independent power system)
- Hydraulic Safety Lock System
- Dual Heavy Duty Batteries (with built in battery charger)
- Electric Brake Unit
- 3000kg remote control winch
- Heavy Duty spray on rubber floor and walls
- Duel cameras (internal and reversing)
- Easy slide partitions
- Roof Vents and 6 windows for good ventilation
- Spare Wheel
- Brake Chocks
- Length 5.8m x Width 2.4m x Height 2.675m
HORSE AMBULANCE VIDEO
