Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel 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 Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses (16.2hh) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel. 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 Excel if...
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
A lightweight two-horse trailer from Richardson's Supreme range, chosen by owners who want to keep unladen weight down so it can be towed by a smaller car or 4x4.
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 Excel?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel 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 Excel is a lightweight two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
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