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Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Nugent G2512D

The Nugent G2512D is 735kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 2.48m (8ft) longer and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 4Nugent G2512D
Gross weight3500kg2000kg
Unladen weightfrom 1180kg445kg
Payloadup to 2320kg1555kg
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long2520mm x 1270mm
AxlesTwinTwin
Internal width2.12m-

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Nugent G2512D. 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 has a bed 2.48m (8ft) longer
  • you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 765kg 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.

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Full Race Transporter 4 specifications →

Buy or hire the G2512D if...

  • you want one that is 735kg lighter empty

An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.

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Full G2512D specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Nugent G2512D?

The Nugent G2512D is 735kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 2.48m (8ft) longer and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Nugent G2512D?

The Nugent G2512D. It is 735kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Nugent G2512D?

The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 765kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Nugent G2512D 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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