Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 430kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross and has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 430kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 430kg lighter empty
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 70kg 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 Brian James A4 Transporter and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 430kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross and has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m 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 is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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