Head to head
Brenderup 1150 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brenderup 1150 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Load | 500kg | - |
| Internal dimensions | 144x94x35 cm | - |
| External dimensions | 239x137x84 cm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brenderup 1150, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1150 if...
Brenderup 1150, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. General purpose trailers are the everyday choice for garden waste, tip runs, DIY materials and moving house.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
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 Brenderup 1150 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Brenderup 1150 is a general purpose trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brenderup 1150 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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