Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 57kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | up to 2320kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...
A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 57kg more
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 HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 57kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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