Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 3500kg |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), 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 Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 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 Brian James A Transporter (A4) and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; 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 Transporter (A4) 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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