Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Internal length | - | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 32cm (1ft) wider inside
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 Ultra if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
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 Ultra?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 100kg 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 Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
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