Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Erde 122
The Erde 122 is 1,135kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,963kg more and is 1.2m (4ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,135kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,963kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.2m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Erde 122 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 65kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 337kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 92cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Erde 122. 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 carries 1,963kg more
- you want one that is 1.2m (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 122 if...
- you want one that is 1,135kg lighter empty
Erde's smallest general purpose trailer, bought by owners of small cars who want an occasional-use trailer for camping gear or light DIY loads.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Erde 122?
The Erde 122 is 1,135kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,963kg more and is 1.2m (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 122 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 122?
The Erde 122. It is 1,135kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 122?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,963kg.
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