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Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs HM Trailers DC20

The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 4
Brian James Race Transporter 4 - image: Collecting Cars
DC20
HM Trailers DC20

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 4HM Trailers DC20
AxlesTwin2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels
Gross weight3500kg-
Unladen weightfrom 1180kg-
Payloadup to 2320kg-
Internal width2.12m-
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long-
Capacity-12 cubic metres
Body length-5200mm (17ft)
Width-2550mm (8ft 4in)
Overall length-7284mm (23ft)
Max tipped height-6210mm (20ft 4in)

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, HM Trailers DC20. 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.

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Buy or hire the DC20 if...

A dump trailer for hauling muck, aggregate or waste on a construction site, built to tip clear over a high-sided skip or wagon. Its round-axle running gear and reinforced chassis suit off-road site use rather than road haulage.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the HM Trailers DC20?

The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.

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