Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James General Plant carries 663kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 90cm (3ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 663kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 90cm (3ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Brian James Race Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 663kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that has a bed 90cm (3ft) longer
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James General Plant carries 663kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 90cm (3ft) longer. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James General Plant, by 663kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the Brian James Race Sport 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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