Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 1,010kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,010kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 190kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 560kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 rated 2,750kg heavier gross
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 Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 1,010kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 1,010kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 1,010kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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