Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 750kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 950kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 750kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 950kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 67cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1350kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1455mm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Tickners GB855. 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 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 950kg more
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 750kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 750kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 950kg more. 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 GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 750kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 950kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Tickners GB855 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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