Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Krone Mega
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the race transporter 4. The Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Krone Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 32650 kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Permissible total weight | - | 39000 kg |
| Dead weight | - | 6350 kg |
| Clear side length | - | 13620 mm |
| Clear side width | - | 2480 mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Krone Mega. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
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 Mega if...
A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Krone Mega?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.
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