Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 560kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 560kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 510kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 400kg 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 560kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 560kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 560kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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