Head to head
Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 2,705kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg weighs 2,705kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 4500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 3100kg (dependent on final specification) | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Length | 8.00m (overall) | - |
| Width | 2.22m (overall) | - |
| Height | 2.92m (overall) | - |
| Axles | 2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Victory Five Seats 4500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 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.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 2,705kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 2,705kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross. 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.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 2,705kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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