Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 1,123kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 1,878kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,123kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,878kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 77kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 422kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 100cm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Maypole MP6815. 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 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,878kg more
- you want one that is 1.12m (3.5ft) 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 1,123kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 1,123kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 1,878kg 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 MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 1,123kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,878kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6815 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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