Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 675kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 675kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GD85. 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
- you want one that has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer
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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 675kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 675kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 2.0m (6.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 675kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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