Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 4500kg |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | Braked |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Victory Five Elite if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 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 Brian James A Transporter (A4) and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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