Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 1,084kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,084kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | up to 2320kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | from 1180kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 1,084kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 1,084kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 1,084kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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