Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 580kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 580kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2100kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1524mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 60cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 220kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 580kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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