Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg weighs 1.3 tonnes more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 2500kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg. 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 1.3 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 Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg if...
A five-seat cab variant of the Sonic, aimed at families or small teams who want to travel together to competitions rather than sending a second car. It carries the same horse capacity as the standard Sonic.
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 Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.3 tonnes 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 Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is a 5-seat version of the Sonic motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg 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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