Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Nugent G3015D
The Nugent G3015D is 600kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 600kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Nugent G3015D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 3000mm x 1520mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Nugent G3015D. 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 has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 200kg 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 G3015D if...
- you want one that is 600kg lighter empty
A general-purpose farm trailer for loose loads, feed bags or fencing, sized up from the G2512D for users who need a bigger bed on the same twin-axle chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Nugent G3015D?
The Nugent G3015D is 600kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer 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 Nugent G3015D is a a mid-size twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent G3015D?
The Nugent G3015D. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent G3015D?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 200kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent G3015D 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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