Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 1,125kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,075kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,125kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 2,075kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 1.27m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 55kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 245kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Erde 102. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,075kg more
- you want one that is 1.27m (4ft) 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 102 if...
- you want one that is 1,125kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 1,125kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,075kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 1,125kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 102?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 2,075kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 102 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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