Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
The Bateson 12LT is 2,750kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg weighs 2,750kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 3100kg (dependent on final specification) |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Length | - | 8.00m (overall) |
| Width | - | 2.22m (overall) |
| Height | - | 2.92m (overall) |
| Axles | - | 2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 2,750kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Victory Five Seats 4500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
The Victory Five Seats suits owners who regularly travel with extra passengers, such as a family or a small support team, since its rear bench converts into a double bed or two bunks for overnight trips. Equi-Trek positions it within its Victory range for riders moving up from a trailer to a small coachbuilt box.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Bateson 12LT is 2,750kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is a equi-Trek's five-seat Victory horsebox, a two-stall coachbuilt box on a 4.5 tonne chassis with rear bench seating that converts into sleeping space..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 2,750kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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