Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 80kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Internal length | - | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 32cm (1ft) 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 Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
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 Ultra?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra 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 Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
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