Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Equi-Trek Day-Treka
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is 105kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Equi-Trek Day-Treka | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1095kg |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked (four fully braked wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Equi-Trek Day-Treka. 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 1.5 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 Day-Treka if...
- you want one that is 105kg lighter empty
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is 105kg 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 Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Equi-Trek Day-Treka. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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