Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Tickners ECO745
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,845kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 905kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,845kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 905kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 95cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 275kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 475kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1175mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Tickners ECO745. 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 carries 1,845kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 95cm (3ft) 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 905kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,845kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 905kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 905kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,845kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Tickners ECO745 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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