Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Debon Roadster C500
The Debon Roadster C500 is 575kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 575kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Debon Roadster C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 625kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,130mm x 1,640mm x 2,010mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Debon Roadster 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
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 Roadster C500 if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
A popular enclosed box trailer with market traders, mobile caterers and tradespeople who need secure, weatherproof storage in transit. The side-opening hatch version is the one most buyers want, because it allows quick access without swinging the rear doors open.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Debon Roadster C500?
The Debon Roadster C500 is 575kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg 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 Debon Roadster C500 is a enclosed box van trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon Roadster C500?
The Debon Roadster C500. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon Roadster 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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