Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Debon Cargo 1300
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1.5 tonnes more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Cargo 1300 is 700kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1.5 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 700kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Debon Cargo 1300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 480kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 820kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Debon Cargo 1300. 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 carries 1.5 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 Cargo 1300 if...
- you want one that is 700kg lighter empty
A lightweight cargo box aimed at buyers wanting simple, secure storage for tools or stock without the extra features of the C-series.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Debon Cargo 1300?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1.5 tonnes more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Cargo 1300 is 700kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Debon Cargo 1300 is a a single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon Cargo 1300?
The Debon Cargo 1300. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon Cargo 1300?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1.5 tonnes.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon Cargo 1300 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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