Proaim sells two video production carts that look almost identical at first glance — the Victor Lite V2 and the Victor V1.1. Both are collapsible aluminium carts with pneumatic wheels, both carry 200 kg, and both break down into a rollable case. So the real question is simple: which one fits your set? Short answer: for most filmmakers, the Victor Lite V2 is the better buy — it starts at $824 against the V1.1's $979, has wider shelves (27.5 inches vs 24 inches) and bigger 10-inch wheels, and adds the V2 upgrades like a rubber edge guard and a stronger wheel lock. The V1.1 is the right pick if you need its movable top shelf and built-in cheese plate, or want the lightest cart in the range. Read our full Proaim Victor Lite V2 review for the detailed verdict and the current price.
We have not hands-on tested either cart. Everything in this comparison comes from Proaim's own product pages, as checked on November 1, 2026, and claims such as "most customizable" are the maker's own words, not our findings. All prices are in US dollars (USD).
The price gap: what the Lite V2 saves you
Short answer: the Lite V2 is cheaper at every size — $824 vs $979 at 32 inches, $985 vs $1,265 at 36 inches, $1,141 vs $1,348 at 42 inches, and $1,185 vs $1,287 at 48 inches.
Both carts come in four sizes — 32, 36, 42 and 48 inches — and the Lite V2 undercuts the V1.1 at all four. The gap is $155 at the smallest size, $280 at 36 inches, $207 at 42 inches, and $102 at 48 inches. The 36-inch Lite V2 is also listed as reduced from $1,097 to $985. One practical note: the 36-inch V1.1 is listed as out of stock on Proaim's site at the time of writing, so if you want a 36-inch cart right now, the Lite V2 is the one you can actually buy.
Same payload, different shelves
Short answer: both carts carry 200 kg, so payload does not decide this comparison — shelf width and the top shelf do.
The headline number is a tie. Proaim rates both carts at a 200 kg (440 lb) maximum load, and both are built from high-grade CNC aluminium. The V1.1 adds stainless steel to its construction, according to the maker, but the rated payload is the same.
Where they differ is the working surface. The Lite V2's shelves are 27.5 inches wide; the V1.1's are 24 inches wide. That extra 3.5 inches of width matters on a cart that holds a monitor, a laptop, a DIT station or a pile of lenses — it is the difference between gear fitting side by side and gear stacked on top of itself.
The V1.1 fights back with its top shelf. On the V1.1, the top shelf moves up and down on locking knobs at each corner, so you can adjust it to your standing height or make room for taller items underneath. On the Lite V2, the top shelf is fixed. The V1.1 also has a built-in cheese plate on its top shelf for mounting accessories directly to the cart — the Lite V2 has none. If your workflow depends on a height-adjustable top shelf or a cheese plate, those two features alone can justify the V1.1's higher price.
The per-shelf split is also worth knowing. On the 32-inch Lite V2, each shelf is rated at 100 kg; on the 36, 42 and 48-inch models, the top shelf is rated at 80 kg and the lower shelf at 120 kg. Proaim does not publish a per-shelf split for the V1.1.
Wheels, weight and moving around set
Short answer: the Lite V2 rolls on bigger 10-inch wheels; the V1.1 is the lighter cart by about 4 kg at every size.
The Lite V2 uses 10-inch pneumatic wheels at 30 PSI, with 360-degree swivel casters and a quick-action foot brake on one set and rigid casters on the other. The V1.1 uses 9-inch pneumatic wheels, also at 30 PSI, with foot brakes on the rear wheels and sealed bearing housings that the maker says keep the cart rolling smoothly under full load. Both attach their wheels with a dovetail mechanism for quick assembly.
On weight, the V1.1 is the lighter cart. The 32-inch V1.1 weighs 36 kg against the Lite V2's 39.8 kg; at 48 inches it is 41.5 kg against 45.3 kg. That is roughly 4 kg less at every size, which adds up if you lift the cart into a truck several times a day.
The Lite V2's V2 upgrades are aimed at the things that wear out on a working cart: rubber edge guard on the shelves, a stronger wheel lock mechanism, grip cutouts for handling, and internal wheel stoppers that lock the wheel assembly from the inside as you tighten the ratchet knob. Those are small, practical improvements rather than headline features — but on a cart you use every day, they are the kind of thing you notice.
Side by side: the numbers that matter
Short answer: same 200 kg payload, same 1-year warranty and 30-day returns — the Lite V2 wins on price, shelf width and wheel size; the V1.1 wins on the movable top shelf, the cheese plate and cart weight.
| Victor Lite V2 | Victor V1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $824 / $985 / $1,141 / $1,185 | $979 / $1,265 / $1,348 / $1,287 |
| Sizes | 32" / 36" / 42" / 48" | 32" / 36" / 42" / 48" |
| Payload | 200 kg / 440 lb | 200 kg / 440.9 lb |
| Shelf width | 27.5" | 24" |
| Top shelf | Fixed | Movable up and down |
| Cheese plate | None built in | Built into top shelf |
| Wheels | 10" pneumatic, 30 PSI | 9" pneumatic, 30 PSI |
| Cart weight | 39.8–45.3 kg | 36–41.5 kg |
| Construction | High-grade CNC aluminium | Aluminium and stainless steel |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Returns | 30 days | 30 days |
All figures are from Proaim's own product pages, checked November 1, 2026. Prices are in US dollars. Note that the 36-inch V1.1 is listed as out of stock.
Setup and travel: both break down fast
Short answer: both carts assemble tool-free in a few minutes and collapse into a rollable case — travel is not the deciding factor here.
The V1.1 assembles and disassembles tool-free in 2–3 minutes, according to Proaim, and packs down to a 7-inch-thick rollable case. The Lite V2 uses rosette knobs operable from the top for quick, tool-free assembly and disassembly, and collapses into what the maker calls a compact, flight-ready suitcase. Both are designed to be carried, loaded into a truck and set up again on the next location.
Both carts also convert into more than a camera cart. The V1.1, with over 50 accessories available according to Proaim, can become a DIT cart, a sound cart, a lighting cart or an equipment dolly, and the Lite V2 is described the same way. If you already own Proaim accessories, check they fit the cart you choose, because the two models have different locking mechanisms and shelf widths.
Which one should you buy?
Short answer: buy the Lite V2 if you want the lower price, wider shelves and bigger wheels; buy the V1.1 if you need the movable top shelf, the built-in cheese plate, or the lightest cart.
Choose the Victor Lite V2 if:
- You want the lowest price — it is $102 to $280 cheaper at every size.
- You want the widest working surface — 27.5-inch shelves against 24 inches.
- You work on rough ground or outdoors, where the bigger 10-inch wheels help.
- You like the V2 upgrades: rubber edge guard, stronger wheel lock, internal wheel stoppers.
Choose the Victor V1.1 if:
- You need the top shelf to move up and down to suit your height or taller gear.
- You mount accessories to the cart and want the built-in cheese plate on the top shelf.
- You lift the cart into vehicles often and want the lightest option — about 4 kg less.
- You are building around Proaim's accessory range and the V1.1's specific fittings suit your setup.
For most filmmakers, the Lite V2 is the buy: it costs less at every size, gives you wider shelves and bigger wheels, and carries the same 200 kg. The V1.1 earns its higher price only when its movable top shelf and cheese plate are features you will actually use. For the full breakdown, read our full Proaim Victor Lite V2 review.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the Proaim Victor carts cost?
Short answer: the Lite V2 costs $824 (32"), $985 (36"), $1,141 (42") and $1,185 (48"), while the V1.1 costs $979 (32"), $1,265 (36"), $1,348 (42") and $1,287 (48") — all in US dollars, as listed on Proaim's own product pages on November 1, 2026. The 36-inch V1.1 is listed as out of stock.
Do both carts carry the same weight?
Short answer: yes — both are rated at 200 kg (440 lb) maximum load. On the Lite V2, the 32-inch model splits that as 100 kg per shelf, while the 36, 42 and 48-inch models are rated at 80 kg on the top shelf and 120 kg on the lower shelf. Proaim does not publish a per-shelf split for the V1.1.
What is the difference between the Victor Lite V2 and the Victor V1.1?
Short answer: the Lite V2 has wider shelves (27.5" vs 24"), bigger wheels (10" vs 9") and a lower price, plus V2 upgrades like a rubber edge guard and a stronger wheel lock. The V1.1 has a movable top shelf, a built-in cheese plate, and a lighter cart body (36–41.5 kg vs 39.8–45.3 kg). Both carry 200 kg, both have a 1-year warranty and 30-day returns.
Which Victor cart should I buy?
Short answer: the Lite V2 for most filmmakers — lower price, wider shelves, bigger wheels, same 200 kg payload. Buy the V1.1 if you need the height-adjustable top shelf and built-in cheese plate, or want the lightest cart. If you want the full verdict on the model we recommend, see our Proaim Victor Lite V2 review.
Sources: Proaim Victor Lite V2 product page and Proaim Victor V1.1 product page, checked November 1, 2026. Prices in USD. We have not hands-on tested either product.