Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Erde 193
The Erde 193 is 1,020kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,730kg more and is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,020kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,730kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Erde 193 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 160kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 590kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 115cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 185cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Erde 193. 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 1,730kg more
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) 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 193 if...
- you want one that is 1,020kg lighter empty
One of Erde's most popular sizes, used by campers and tradespeople who want a well-known, widely-serviced trailer with a decent load bed.
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 193?
The Erde 193 is 1,020kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,730kg more and is 97cm (3ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Erde 193 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 193?
The Erde 193. It is 1,020kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 193?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,730kg.
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