Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 471kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 10cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 471kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 10cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | from 1200kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 2.12m |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is 471kg lighter empty
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 10cm wider inside
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 471kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 10cm wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 471kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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