Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 27cm wider inside and is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 27cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2250kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1850mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 27cm wider inside
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 27cm wider inside and is 70kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 70kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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