Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.9 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg weighs 1.9 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 4500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 3100kg (dependent on final specification) |
| Axles | Twin | 2 (front axle load 2100kg, rear axle load 2400kg) |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Length | - | 8.00m (overall) |
| Width | - | 2.22m (overall) |
| Height | - | 2.92m (overall) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg. 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 1.9 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 Five Seats 4500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.9 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg 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 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..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 1.9 tonnes lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Victory Five Seats 4500kg 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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