Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer
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 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer is a livestock trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Size | - | 8ft x 4ft |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer. 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 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer if...
M Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Livestock trailers move sheep, pigs and cattle between fields, markets and abattoirs, and are standard kit on smallholdings and farms.
Full 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer?
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 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer is a livestock trailer.
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