Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the race transporter 4. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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