Head to head
Bockmann KK 3018/27 vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 434kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 434kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann KK 3018/27 | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1886kg | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | 1820mm | 2.12m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Internal length | 2970mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Bockmann KK 3018/27, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...
An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 434kg more
- you want one that is 30cm 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 KK 3018/27 and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 434kg more. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which carries more, the Bockmann KK 3018/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 434kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann KK 3018/27 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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