Official UK Agent for the Stephex Group

Traditional UK horsebox builders have a deep-rooted heritage of building heavy, bespoke wooden-finish interiors. Stephex challenges this legacy by introducing a modern, European automotive-grade finish using lightweight carbon-fiber looks. This modern design drastically reduces the unladen weight of the vehicle, providing superior safety engineering, better fuel efficiency, and higher legal payload capacities compared to legacy horse lorries. This ensures your horses travel in the ultimate climate-controlled comfort.

Yes, we frequently feature a premier selection of premium pre-owned and used horseboxes for sale UK wide. Stephex vehicles are world-renowned for maintaining exceptional resale value due to their durable chassis engineering and premium build quality. Every used horse truck undergoes a rigorous safety, mechanical, and structural inspection by our specialist team before handover to ensure complete peace of mind.

We offer complete ownership confidence through our dedicated UK aftersales support team. This includes comprehensive factory warranties, rapid access to genuine replacement parts, and a nationwide horsebox mobile repairs network. If an issue arises while you are at a show jumping event or at home, our mobile technicians can come directly to your yard to minimise your downtime and keep your truck moving flawlessly.

Yes, we offer highly flexible, competitive financing and leasing solutions tailored for both personal and commercial business needs. We understand that acquiring a luxury asset requires careful capital management, which is why we work alongside specialist equestrian lenders to structure packages that suit your specific financial requirements.

Our bespoke finance options include tax-efficient leasing, structured hire purchase agreements, VAT deferrals mapped to your cash flow, small initial deposits, and lower monthly payments with larger balloon options. Whether you are an elite amateur buyer investing in an AKX model or a professional racing yard acquiring an STX flagship vehicle, our team is here to guide you seamlessly through the funding process. Please see our dedicated finance page for further information or to start your application.

The STX is our flagship, fully customisable range built on Mercedes, Scania, or Volvo frames, offering bespoke configurations for up to nine horses. The AKX is our functional luxury range, built on a standardised Mercedes chassis, providing a “ready-to-go” luxury configuration with faster delivery times at a more accessible price point.

To drive a 3.5t lorry or horsebox in the UK, you only need a standard category B car licence, making it incredibly accessible for casual hobbyists and professional riders alike. However, to operate a larger 7.5t horsebox, you will need a category C1 licence. If you passed your UK driving test before 1st January 1997, you likely have this qualification automatically. If you passed after this date, you will need to take an additional medical and practical driving test to upgrade your licence for larger horse lorries.

Yes, we offer extensive options to customise your Stephex horsebox to meet your exact personal or professional requirements. Our flagship STX range represents the pinnacle of bespoke design, allowing you to tailor everything from the living accommodation layouts and automotive-grade finishes to the configuration of the equine area. Built on premium Mercedes, Scania, or Volvo frames, these heavy-duty vehicles can be fully customisable to safely transport up to nine horses in world-class comfort.

If you are looking for a compact 3.5t lorry or a versatile 7.5t build, we provide a wide range of premium configurations, luxury leather options, and layout extras. However, if you prefer a faster delivery time without navigating a lengthy customisation process, our AKX range offers a standardised, “ready-to-go” luxury build on a dependable Mercedes chassis at a more accessible price point. From luxury motorhomes with integrated garages to high-volume horse trucks, our team helps you secure the perfect transport configuration.

Production times for a custom build vary depending on your specific requirements and chosen chassis configurations. As a general guide, we advise approximately 4–5 months for a 2-horse truck (such as our high-volume 3.5t lorry models) and roughly 5–7 months for our larger HGV horse vehicles. This timeline ensures that every safety engineering detail, climate-control system, and bespoke internal finish is executed to absolute perfection.

However, if you require a luxury vehicle immediately to meet an upcoming competition or racing schedule, we also maintain a premier selection of “ready-to-go” builds. Our AKX range offers standardised, luxury configurations at a more accessible price point with significantly faster availability. Additionally, we frequently carry physical, factory-direct stock models and certified pre-owned vehicles that are available for immediate delivery.