Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1.65m | 2.12m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.19m | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2320kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
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