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Bateson 48LT vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg

The Bateson 48LT is 2,150kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 48LT
Bateson 48LT - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg - image: threecounties.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 48LTEqui-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
Gross weight3100kg4500kg
Unladen weight950kg3100kg (dependent on final specification)
Payload2150kg-
Internal length3600mm-
Internal width1710mm-
Internal height1800mm-
Length-8.00m (overall)
Width-2.22m (overall)
Height-2.92m (overall)
Axles-2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg)

Sources: Bateson 48LT, 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 48LT if...

  • you want one that is 2,150kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Victory Five Seats 4500kg if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.4 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.

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Full Victory Five Seats 4500kg specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?

The Bateson 48LT is 2,150kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?

The Bateson 48LT. It is 2,150kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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