Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 4500kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the Victory Five Elite if...
- you want one that is rated 1,750kg heavier gross
Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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