Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Bateson PT66 is 265kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 265kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | up to 2300kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson PT66 is 265kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson PT66. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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