Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 600kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 600kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2000kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 167cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Debon C500. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 300kg more
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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 600kg lighter empty
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 600kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. 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 C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C500?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon C500 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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