Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 335kg lighter empty and carries 35kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 335kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV105 carries 35kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 1965kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 35kg more
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 335kg lighter empty and carries 35kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105, by 35kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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