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Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Erde 102

The Erde 102 is 1,385kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,815kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 6
Brian James Race Transporter 6 - image: Racecarsdirect
Erde 102
Erde 102 - image: Ted's Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 6Erde 102
Gross weight3500kg300kg
Unladen weightfrom 1440kg55kg
Payloadup to 2060kg245kg
Internal width2.13m / 2.35m0.85m / 2'9"
Internal bed5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long-
AxlesTri-axle-
Internal length-1.06m / 3'5"

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Erde 102. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,815kg more
  • you want one that is 1.28m (4ft) wider inside

Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.

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Full Race Transporter 6 specifications →

Buy or hire the 102 if...

  • you want one that is 1,385kg lighter empty

The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.

Full 102 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Erde 102?

The Erde 102 is 1,385kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,815kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Erde 102?

The Erde 102. It is 1,385kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Erde 102?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6, by 1,815kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Erde 102 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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