Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,810kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 940kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,810kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 940kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 490kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 2.12m |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 940kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that carries 1,810kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,810kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 940kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; 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 Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 940kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,810kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer 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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