Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 470kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 470kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Debon C500. 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 rated 400kg heavier gross
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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 470kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 70kg more
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 470kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Debon C500 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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