Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 850kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 850kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 tonnes 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 Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is 850kg lighter empty
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 850kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2 tonnes 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 Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed. It is 850kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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