Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 620kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 620kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 580kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Nugent P2813S. 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 800kg heavier gross
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 620kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 620kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 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 P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent P2813S 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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