Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the Victory Five Elite if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes 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 3550 Platform Trailer and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer 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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