Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 1,145kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.27m (4ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,145kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.27m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 55kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 245kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Erde 102. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.27m (4ft) 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 102 if...
- you want one that is 1,145kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 1,145kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.27m (4ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 1,145kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 102 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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