Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg
The Bateson 48LT is 1,950kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg weighs 1,950kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 2900kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is 1,950kg lighter empty
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Victory 4,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 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 48LT and the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg?
The Bateson 48LT is 1,950kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is a 4.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox with living area.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 1,950kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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