Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Maypole MP6819
The Maypole MP6819 is 1,080kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and is 96cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,080kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 96cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 120kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 379kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 116cm |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 186cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Maypole MP6819. 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 is 96cm (3ft) 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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 1,080kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
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 MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819 is 1,080kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and is 96cm (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 Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 1,080kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Maypole MP6819 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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