Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Debon C255
The Debon C255 is 830kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,370kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 830kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,370kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 87cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 370kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 930kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 125cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Debon C255. 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 rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,370kg more
- you want one that is 87cm (3ft) wider inside
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 C255 if...
- you want one that is 830kg lighter empty
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Debon C255?
The Debon C255 is 830kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,370kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C255?
The Debon C255. It is 830kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C255?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,370kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C255 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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