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Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,850kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 900kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,850kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 900kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 280kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 470kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, M-Tec 8ft 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 carries 1,850kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 900kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,850kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 900kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 900kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,850kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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