Head to head
Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 2,505kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg weighs 2,505kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 4500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 2900kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Victory 4,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 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
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 2,505kg 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 4,500kg and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 2,505kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg is a 4.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox with living area; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 2,505kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Victory 4,500kg or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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