Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper is 415kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 415kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 415kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 200kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper is 415kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 415kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 200kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Brian James Tipper 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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