Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Brian James Race Transporter 6
The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Brian James Race Transporter 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | Tri-axle |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1440kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2060kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.13m / 2.35m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Brian James Race Transporter 6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles.
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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