Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Graham Edwards VT3517TB
The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 185kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Graham Edwards VT3517TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 995kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Bed length | - | 17' |
| Bed width | - | 7' |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Graham Edwards VT3517TB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
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 VT3517TB if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Graham Edwards VT3517TB?
The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is 185kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Graham Edwards VT3517TB?
The Graham Edwards VT3517TB. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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