Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James C4 Blue is 505kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 505kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | from 1200kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 505kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 C4 Blue and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 505kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; 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 C4 Blue or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 505kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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