Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 955kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 955kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 2840kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 660kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 955kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 955kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 955kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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