Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 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
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
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 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 Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite 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 Five Elite is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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