Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 984kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 984kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2.12m |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that carries 984kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) 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 Master and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 984kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; 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 Master or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 984kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master 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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