Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Debon C300
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,510kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 690kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,510kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 690kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 510kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 790kg |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Debon C300. 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 carries 1,510kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes 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 C300 if...
- you want one that is 690kg lighter empty
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
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 C300?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,510kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 690kg lighter empty. 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 C300 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 C300?
The Debon C300. It is 690kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C300?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,510kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C300 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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