Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Debon Roadster C500
The Debon Roadster C500 is 555kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 555kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Debon Roadster C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 625kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,130mm x 1,640mm x 2,010mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Debon Roadster C500. 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 900kg 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 Roadster C500 if...
- you want one that is 555kg lighter empty
A popular enclosed box trailer with market traders, mobile caterers and tradespeople who need secure, weatherproof storage in transit. The side-opening hatch version is the one most buyers want, because it allows quick access without swinging the rear doors open.
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 Roadster C500?
The Debon Roadster C500 is 555kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Debon Roadster C500 is a enclosed box van trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon Roadster C500?
The Debon Roadster C500. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon Roadster C500 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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