Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 460kg lighter empty and carries 460kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 460kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 2520kg |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | 1.67m |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 46cm (1.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 460kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 460kg more
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 460kg lighter empty and carries 460kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 460kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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