Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 620kg lighter empty and carries 320kg 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 620kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 320kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 620kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 320kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 620kg lighter empty and carries 320kg 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 GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 320kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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