Head to head
Bockmann Champion C Esprit vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 755kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 755kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Champion C Esprit | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1565kg | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2.12m |
| Internal length | 3100mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Champion C Esprit, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Champion C Esprit if...
A dressed-up version of Bockmann's aluminium Champion trailer, adding a pop-up window and styling touches over the standard Champion C. It targets private owners who want a smarter-looking aluminium trailer without moving up to the Portax range.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that carries 755kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 Champion C Esprit and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 755kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with a styled Esprit trim package; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Champion C Esprit or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 755kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Champion C Esprit 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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