Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 370kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is 130kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 370kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 130kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is 130kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that carries 370kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer
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 Race Sport and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 370kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is 130kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; 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 Race Sport or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Sport. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 370kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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