Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Debon C255
The Debon C255 is 810kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,390kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 810kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,390kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 87cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 370kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 930kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 125cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Debon C255. 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 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,390kg more
- you want one that is 87cm (3ft) wider inside
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 C255 if...
- you want one that is 810kg lighter empty
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Debon C255?
The Debon C255 is 810kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,390kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon C255?
The Debon C255. It is 810kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon C255?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,390kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon C255 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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