Head to head
Brian James A-Max 210 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 810kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 810kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 210 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1490kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 4.0m x 1.96m | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 210, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 210 if...
An entry-level flatbed for hobbyist racers and private car movers who only need to shift a light car or kit car occasionally. Its lower gross weight keeps it towable behind smaller cars than the heavier A-Max 305.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 810kg more
- you want one that has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer
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 Brian James A-Max 210 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 810kg more. The Brian James A-Max 210 is a a lightweight single/twin-axle flatbed car trailer with a 4.0m bed; 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 Brian James A-Max 210 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 810kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 210 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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