Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 940kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,810kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 940kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,810kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 240kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 510kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 1820mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,810kg more
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 940kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 940kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,810kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 940kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,810kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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