Head to head
Brian James C4 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Brian James C4, 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 if...
Brian James C4, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
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 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a 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.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 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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