Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Brian James Race Sport is 180kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 320kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 180kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 320kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 180kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 320kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Race Sport is 180kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 320kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Race Sport. It is 180kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 320kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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