Head to head
Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite vs Ifor Williams CT177
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
| Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 4500kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Unladen weight | - | 805kg |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite is a horsebox or horse trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Victory Five Elite or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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