Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, 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 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) 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 305 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car 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 Brian James A-Max 305 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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