Head to head
Bateson Derby vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Derby | Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,700kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | - |
| Payload | approx. 1,025kg | - |
| Internal length | 2.70m | - |
| Internal width | 1.50m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Derby, Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Derby if...
A light double horse trailer that can be towed by a large saloon car rather than needing a 4x4, thanks to its low unladen weight. It suits owners moving one or two horses locally who want to avoid buying a heavier, purpose-built tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Victory Five Elite if...
- you want one that is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross
Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Derby and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Derby is a lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer; the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson Derby or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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