Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Erde 213
The Erde 213 is 990kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,760kg more and is 83cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 990kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,760kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 83cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 190kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 560kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 129cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 205cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Erde 213. 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 1,760kg more
- you want one that is 83cm (2.5ft) 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 990kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Erde 213?
The Erde 213 is 990kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,760kg more and is 83cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Erde 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 990kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde 213?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,760kg.
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