Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 920kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 920kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1785mm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 920kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 920kg 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 Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 920kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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