Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 200kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 500kg 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 Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 200kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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