Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.7 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg weighs 1.7 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 2900kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 1.7 tonnes lighter empty
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Victory 4,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
A step up from the Sonic and Equinox 3,500kg models, giving more payload and a proper living area on a 4.5 tonne chassis. It suits owners who compete regularly and want to stay over without a separate caravan.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.7 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is a 4.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox with living area.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 1.7 tonnes lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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