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Brian James Race Transporter 7 vs Brian James Tipper

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper carries 265kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 7
Brian James Race Transporter 7 - image: yorkshire.trek-trailers.co.uk
Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 7Brian James Tipper
Gross weight3500kg2700kg / 3500kg
Payloadup to 2235kgup to 2500kg
Internal width2.1m / 2.3m1.6m / 2.0m
AxlesTwin or TriTwin or Tri
Internal bed5.5m / 6.0m long-
Unladen weight-from 785kg
Internal length-3.1m to 4.0m

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 7, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Race Transporter 7 if...

  • you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.

Full Race Transporter 7 specifications →

Buy or hire the Tipper if...

  • you want one that carries 265kg more

Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.

Full Tipper specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 7 and the Brian James Tipper?

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper carries 265kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Brian James Tipper?

The Brian James Tipper, by 265kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Brian James Tipper 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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