Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Fautras Provan
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Fautras Provan is 290kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 290kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Fautras Provan | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,300 - 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 890 - 990kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.63m |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal height | - | 2.25m |
| Brakes | - | Braked (inertia) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Fautras Provan. 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 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) 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 Provan if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Fautras Provan?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Fautras Provan is 290kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Fautras Provan?
The Fautras Provan. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Fautras Provan 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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