Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Brian James Race Transporter 6
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 260kg lighter empty and carries 260kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer and is 1cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 260kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 260kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Brian James Race Transporter 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | from 1440kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | up to 2060kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.13m / 2.35m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Brian James Race Transporter 6. 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 260kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 260kg 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 6 if...
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
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 6?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 260kg lighter empty and carries 260kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer and is 1cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 260kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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