Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Tickners ECO745
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,825kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 925kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,825kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 925kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 95cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 275kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 475kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1175mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Tickners ECO745. 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 carries 1,825kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 95cm (3ft) 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 925kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,825kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 925kg 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 Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 925kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,825kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners ECO745 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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