Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 220kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2520kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.67m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 45cm (1.5ft) 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 220kg more
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg 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 M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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