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Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 925kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Box
Brian James Race Box - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK
Ifor Williams GX105 HD
Ifor Williams GX105 HD - image: GT Towing

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race BoxIfor Williams GX105 HD
Gross weight3000kg3500kg
Payloadup to 1885kg2810kg
Internal width1.95m-
Internal length4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m-
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-690kg
Internal bed-3.03m x 1.57m

Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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.

Full Race Box specifications →

Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...

  • you want one that carries 925kg more
  • you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross

For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 925kg 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 GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 925kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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