Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Erde CH451
The Erde CH451 is 1,071kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,826kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,071kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,826kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 109kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 494kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 200 x 117cm |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Erde CH451. 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 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,826kg more
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 CH451 if...
- you want one that is 1,071kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451 is 1,071kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,826kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451. It is 1,071kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde CH451?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,826kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Erde CH451 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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