Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Brian James Race Transporter 6
The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Brian James Race Transporter 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1.65m | 2.13m / 2.35m |
| 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 1440kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2060kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Brian James Race Transporter 6. 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 6 if...
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles.
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