Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 230kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 70kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 230kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 840kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 1860kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 70kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 230kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 70kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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