Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Erde PM310
The Erde PM310 is 1,140kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,060kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,140kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 2,060kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Erde PM310 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 60kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 240kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 200 x 112cm |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Erde PM310. 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 carries 2,060kg more
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 PM310 if...
- you want one that is 1,140kg lighter empty
A lightweight option for owners of smaller motorcycles or scooters who want the least weight to tow. The 200 x 112cm bed suits scooters, trail bikes and smaller road bikes, and the 60kg unladen weight barely registers on a tow car.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Erde PM310?
The Erde PM310 is 1,140kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,060kg more. 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 PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde PM310?
The Erde PM310. It is 1,140kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde PM310?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 2,060kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Erde PM310 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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