Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter carries 600kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 600kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Brian James T Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 600kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter carries 600kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 600kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Brian James T Transporter 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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