Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 580kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 580kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 620kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2080kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1524mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 60cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 220kg 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 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 580kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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