Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Humbaur Steely
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 750kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 630kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Humbaur Steely. 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 2,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.3 tonnes 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.
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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 1.3 tonnes.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Humbaur Steely 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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