Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 670kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 670kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 1.6 tonnes 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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 670kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 670kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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