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Brian James Race Sport vs Erde 102

The Erde 102 is 1,015kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,685kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Race Sport
Brian James Race Sport
Erde 102
Erde 102 - image: Ted's Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race SportErde 102
Gross weight3000kg300kg
Unladen weightfrom 1070kg55kg
Payloadup to 1930kg245kg
Internal bed4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide-
AxlesTwin-
Internal length-1.06m / 3'5"
Internal width-0.85m / 2'9"

Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Erde 102. 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 2.7 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,685kg more

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.

Full Race Sport specifications →

Buy or hire the 102 if...

  • you want one that is 1,015kg lighter empty

The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.

Full 102 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Erde 102?

The Erde 102 is 1,015kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,685kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Erde 102?

The Erde 102. It is 1,015kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Erde 102?

The Brian James Race Sport, by 1,685kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Erde 102 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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