Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000
The Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 is 280kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 280kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 920kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 x 16.2hh horses |
| Floor | - | Aluminium and solid wood floor with rubber matting |
| Unload | - | Front and rear unload |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
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 Supreme 2000 if...
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
A lightweight British horse trailer aimed at owners who want something easy to tow behind an ordinary family car, carrying two horses up to 16.2 hands. Front and rear unloading makes it easier to load and turn horses out at a show or yard.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 is 280kg 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 Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 is a british twin-horse trailer built as a lightweight, easy-to-tow model.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
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