Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
The Bateson 355B is 2.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg weighs 2.3 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 3100kg (dependent on final specification) |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg) |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Length | - | 8.00m (overall) |
| Width | - | 2.22m (overall) |
| Height | - | 2.92m (overall) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, 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 355B if...
- you want one that is 2.3 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 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 355B and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Bateson 355B is 2.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter 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..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Bateson 355B. It is 2.3 tonnes lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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