Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
The Bateson 26MD is 2.6 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg weighs 2.6 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 3100kg (dependent on final specification) |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Length | - | 8.00m (overall) |
| Width | - | 2.22m (overall) |
| Height | - | 2.92m (overall) |
| Axles | - | 2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, 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 26MD if...
- you want one that is 2.6 tonnes lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Victory Five Seats 4500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 1.9 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 26MD and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Bateson 26MD is 2.6 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 2.6 tonnes lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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