Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 870kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,360kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 870kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,360kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | Twin | Single or Twin |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Woodford Widebody. 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 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,360kg more
- you want one that has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer
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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 870kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 870kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,360kg 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 Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 870kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,360kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Woodford Widebody 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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