Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 1,104kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,104kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | up to 2300kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | from 1200kg |
| 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 5. 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 1,104kg 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 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 1,104kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 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 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 1,104kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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