Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 84cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 84cm (3ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 850kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 550kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1450kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1280mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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 rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 84cm (3ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 850kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 84cm (3ft) wider inside. 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 850kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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