Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Victory Five Elite if...
- you want one that is rated 1 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 PT56 and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 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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