Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 1,056kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,794kg more and is 1.14m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,056kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,794kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 1.14m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 124kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 526kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 98cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Erde 153. 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 carries 1,794kg more
- you want one that is 1.14m (3.5ft) 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 1,056kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 1,056kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,794kg more and is 1.14m (3.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 1,056kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 153?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,794kg.
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