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Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Maypole MP6810

The Maypole MP6810 is 1,385kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.28m (4ft) wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 6
Brian James Race Transporter 6 - image: Racecarsdirect
Maypole MP6810
Maypole MP6810 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 6Maypole MP6810
Gross weight3500kg300kg
Unladen weightfrom 1440kg55kg
Payloadup to 2060kg245kg
Internal width2.13m / 2.35m85cm
Internal bed5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long-
AxlesTri-axle-
Internal length-105cm
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Maypole MP6810. 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 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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Buy or hire the MP6810 if...

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

Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Maypole MP6810?

The Maypole MP6810 is 1,385kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.28m (4ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Maypole MP6810?

The Maypole MP6810. It is 1,385kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Maypole MP6810 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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