Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Erde 102
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,285kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 2,285kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Erde 102. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,285kg more
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 102 if...
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 T Transporter and the Erde 102?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,285kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Erde 102?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 2,285kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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