Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Nugent Q1710
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 2,093kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 1,047kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 2,093kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3,140kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,047kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 3.3m (11ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 153kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 207kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 2,093kg more
- you want one that is rated 3,140kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3.3m (11ft) longer
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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 1,047kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 2,093kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 1,047kg lighter empty. 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 Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 1,047kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 2,093kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent Q1710 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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