Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg
The Bateson 355B is 2.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg weighs 2.1 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 2900kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is 2.1 tonnes lighter empty
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the Victory 4,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
A step up from the Sonic and Equinox 3,500kg models, giving more payload and a proper living area on a 4.5 tonne chassis. It suits owners who compete regularly and want to stay over without a separate caravan.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg?
The Bateson 355B is 2.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is a 4.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox with living area.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg?
The Bateson 355B. It is 2.1 tonnes lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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