Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 485kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Brian James Tipper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | Twin | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Brian James Tipper 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 485kg more
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 395kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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