Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | 2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg) |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 3100kg (dependent on final specification) |
| Length | - | 8.00m (overall) |
| Width | - | 2.22m (overall) |
| Height | - | 2.92m (overall) |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, 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 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 Seats 4500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 1 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 3550 Platform Trailer and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; 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..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer 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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