Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 1,076kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,774kg more and is 1.14m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,076kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,774kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.14m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 124kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 526kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 98cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Erde 153. 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 1,774kg more
- you want one that is 1.14m (3.5ft) 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 1,076kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
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 153?
The Erde 153 is 1,076kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,774kg more and is 1.14m (3.5ft) 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 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 1,076kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 153?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,774kg.
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