Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble weighs 80kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 1,260kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses forward, 1 pony reversed |
| External dimensions | - | 5.40m long x 2.29m wide x 2.75m high |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3.54m long x 1.80m wide x 2.33m high |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble. 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
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 Supreme Treble if...
A three-berth Richardson trailer built for a household with two horses and a pony rather than a full string. The reversed pony bay keeps overall length down compared with three forward-facing berths, which suits smaller yards and tow vehicles.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 80kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble is a trailer for two horses and a pony, one forward one reversed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Treble 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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