Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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