Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 1,125kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.27m (4ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,125kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 1.27m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 55kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 245kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 85cm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Maypole MP6810. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.27m (4ft) 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 1,125kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 1,125kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.27m (4ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 1,125kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Maypole MP6810 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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