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Bateson PT56 vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg

The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT56
Bateson PT56
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 PT56Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
Gross weight3500kg4500kg
AxlesTriple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg)
Deck length5m (16ft)-
Deck width2.1m (7ft)-
RampHinged rear ramp, 75cm high-
Unladen weight-3100kg (dependent on final specification)
Length-8.00m (overall)
Width-2.22m (overall)
Height-2.92m (overall)

Sources: Bateson PT56, 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 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.

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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.

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Full Victory Five Seats 4500kg specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?

The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform 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..

Can I tow the Bateson PT56 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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