Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 755kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 145kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 755kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 145kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 425kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Twin | Tandem |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 145kg 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 755kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 755kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 145kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 755kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 145kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.