Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Debon C800
The Debon C800 is 200kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 200kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2500kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 178-201cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 370-433cm |
| Internal height | - | 179.5-201cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Debon C800. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the C800 if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Debon C800?
The Debon C800 is 200kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C800?
The Debon C800. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C800 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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