Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Erde 193
The Erde 193 is 1,040kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,710kg more and is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,040kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,710kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Erde 193 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 160kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 590kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 115cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 185cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Erde 193. 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 1,710kg more
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) 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 193 if...
- you want one that is 1,040kg lighter empty
One of Erde's most popular sizes, used by campers and tradespeople who want a well-known, widely-serviced trailer with a decent load bed.
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 193?
The Erde 193 is 1,040kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,710kg more and is 97cm (3ft) 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 193 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 193?
The Erde 193. It is 1,040kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 193?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,710kg.
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