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Brian James Race Box vs Ifor Williams LM166

The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 820kg 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 LM166
Ifor Williams LM166 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race BoxIfor Williams LM166
Gross weight3000kg3500kg
Payloadup to 1885kg2705kg
Internal width1.95m-
Internal length4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m-
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-795kg
Internal bed-4.77m x 1.98m

Sources: Brian James Race Box, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 LM166 if...

  • you want one that carries 820kg more
  • you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross

Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Ifor Williams LM166?

The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 820kg 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 LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams LM166?

The Ifor Williams LM166, by 820kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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