Head to head
Bockmann KK 3018/27 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 414kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 414kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann KK 3018/27 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1886kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | 1820mm | 2.12m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Internal length | 2970mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Bockmann KK 3018/27, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 414kg more
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
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 KK 3018/27 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 414kg more. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box 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 carries more, the Bockmann KK 3018/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 414kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann KK 3018/27 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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