Head to head
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 2.48m (8ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.48m (8ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,095kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1205kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1500mm | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-AL 2515/15 if...
A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.48m (8ft) longer
- you want one that carries 1,095kg more
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 TL-AL 2515/15 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 2.48m (8ft) longer. The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader 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 TL-AL 2515/15 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,095kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 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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