Head to head
Bateson Eurostock 326C vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Eurostock 326C | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1050kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 2050kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2.12m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, 250mm brakes | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Bateson Eurostock 326C, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eurostock 326C if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
A 12-foot livestock trailer with a cattle division fitted as standard, aimed at farmers moving cattle or mixed stock in manageable batches. Twin large-section wheels and tyres are shared with Bateson's other Eurostock models for easier parts support.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 250kg more
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 Eurostock 326C and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is 150kg lighter empty. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is a twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division; 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 Eurostock 326C or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson Eurostock 326C. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Eurostock 326C 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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