Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,137kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,963kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,137kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,963kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.2m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 63kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 337kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 92cm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,963kg more
- you want one that is 1.2m (4ft) 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 1,137kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,137kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,963kg 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 Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 1,137kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,963kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6812 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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