Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Humbaur Steely
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,670kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,670kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 630kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Humbaur Steely. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,670kg 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,670kg 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 Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,670kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Humbaur Steely 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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