Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 900kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 900kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1785mm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 900kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 900kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 900kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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