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Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Equi-Trek Show Treka M

The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 60kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Race Transporter 4
Brian James Race Transporter 4
Equi-Trek Show Treka M
Equi-Trek Show Treka M - image: totallyequestrian.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 4Equi-Trek Show Treka M
Gross weight3500kg2600kg
Unladen weightfrom 1180kg1240kg
AxlesTwin2
Payloadup to 2320kg-
Internal width2.12m-
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long-
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Equi-Trek Show Treka M. 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
  • you want one that is 60kg 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.

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Full Race Transporter 4 specifications →

Buy or hire the Show Treka M if...

A trailer aimed at showing competitors, pairing horse space with a living/changing area sized for show-day preparation rather than multi-night stays. It sits in the mid-weight part of Equi-Trek's trailer range.

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Full Show Treka M specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Equi-Trek Show Treka M?

The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 60kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Equi-Trek Show Treka M is a 2-horse trailer with a show-focused living/changing area.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Equi-Trek Show Treka M?

The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Show Treka M.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Equi-Trek Show Treka M 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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