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Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Stewart GX16-21 L

The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 4.3 tonnes lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 5
Brian James Race Transporter 5 - image: Trek Trailers
Stewart GX16-21 L
Stewart GX16-21 L - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 5Stewart GX16-21 L
Unladen weightfrom 1200kg5,500kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Payloadup to 2300kg-
Internal width2.12m-
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long-
AxlesTwin-
Carrying capacity-16,000kg
Cubic capacity-grain 21m3, silage 37m3
Body-6700 x 2450 x 1370mm

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 4.3 tonnes lighter empty

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.

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Buy or hire the GX16-21 L if...

A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.

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Full GX16-21 L specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 4.3 tonnes 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 Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 4.3 tonnes lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.

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