Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Equi-Trek Evolution
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 3,320kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Evolution weighs 3,320kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Equi-Trek Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 7200kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 4500kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 8.354m |
| Overall width | - | 2.375m |
| Overall height | - | 3.185m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Equi-Trek Evolution. 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 3,320kg lighter empty
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 Evolution if...
- you want one that is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross
A large motorised horsebox on an Iveco chassis for yards or professionals moving up to three horses or four ponies, requiring a 7.5 tonne category licence to drive. It sits toward the top of Equi-Trek's motorised range alongside the Endeavour.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Equi-Trek Evolution?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 3,320kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Equi-Trek Evolution is a 7.2 tonne motorised horsebox for up to three horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Equi-Trek Evolution?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 3,320kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Evolution.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Equi-Trek Evolution on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Evolution is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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