Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 775kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 125kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 775kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 125kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 425kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Twin | Tandem |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 125kg 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 775kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 775kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 125kg 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 Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 775kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 125kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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