Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 360kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 62cm (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 360kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 62cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 440kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 840kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1860kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1500mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 62cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 440kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 360kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 360kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 62cm (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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 360kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 440kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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