Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Equi-Trek Evolution
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 3.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Evolution weighs 3.3 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Equi-Trek Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 7200kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 4500kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 8.354m |
| Overall width | - | 2.375m |
| Overall height | - | 3.185m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Equi-Trek Evolution. 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 3.3 tonnes lighter empty
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 Evolution if...
- you want one that is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross
A large motorised horsebox on an Iveco chassis for yards or professionals moving up to three horses or four ponies, requiring a 7.5 tonne category licence to drive. It sits toward the top of Equi-Trek's motorised range alongside the Endeavour.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Equi-Trek Evolution?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 3.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes 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 Equi-Trek Evolution is a 7.2 tonne motorised horsebox for up to three horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Evolution?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 3.3 tonnes lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Evolution.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Evolution on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Evolution is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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