Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Brian James Race Transporter 7
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 65kg more and is 2cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 65kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Brian James Race Transporter 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | up to 2235kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.1m / 2.3m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 5.5m / 6.0m long |
| Axles | Twin | Twin or Tri |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Brian James Race Transporter 7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that carries 65kg more
- you want one that is 2cm 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
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 7 if...
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer
Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Brian James Race Transporter 7?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 65kg more and is 2cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Brian James Race Transporter 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Brian James Race Transporter 7?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Brian James Race Transporter 7 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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