Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Eco Plant is 750kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 750kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 117kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 750kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 117kg 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 Eco Plant and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 750kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; 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 Eco Plant or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 750kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 117kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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