Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Erde 213
The Erde 213 is 1,010kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,740kg more and is 83cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,010kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,740kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 83cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 190kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 560kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 129cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 205cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Erde 213. 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 1,740kg more
- you want one that is 83cm (2.5ft) 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 1,010kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Erde 213?
The Erde 213 is 1,010kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,740kg more and is 83cm (2.5ft) 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 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 1,010kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde 213?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,740kg.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.