Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Equi-Trek Evolution
The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Equi-Trek Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 7200kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 4500kg |
| Overall length | - | 8.354m |
| Overall width | - | 2.375m |
| Overall height | - | 3.185m |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Equi-Trek Evolution. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Evolution if...
- you want one that is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross
A large motorised horsebox on an Iveco chassis for yards or professionals moving up to three horses or four ponies, requiring a 7.5 tonne category licence to drive. It sits toward the top of Equi-Trek's motorised range alongside the Endeavour.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Equi-Trek Evolution?
The Equi-Trek Evolution is rated 3.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Equi-Trek Evolution is a 7.2 tonne motorised horsebox for up to three horses.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Equi-Trek Evolution on a car licence?
Equi-Trek Evolution is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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