Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 20kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
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 Race Transporter 4 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; 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 Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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